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The Young Corsican Convinced by General Paoli of the Necessity of his Uncle's Death

The Young Corsican Convinced by General Paoli of the Necessity of his Uncle's Death (© British Museum)

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Richard Westall (1765 - 1836)

British Museum

The subject is from James Boswell's 'Account of Corsica', p 310-f of the first edition published 1768. Engraved by William Ward, published 1791.

  • Medium: watercolour with pen & pencil
  • ArtFunded in: 1945
  • Presented by Anthony Blunt through The Art Fund

Provenance

Christies 5/6/42, lot 48


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