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Dawkins and Wood Discovering the Ruins of Palmyra
Gavin Hamilton, 1758
The sitters, James Dawkins (1722-1757) and Robert Wood (1716/17-1771) are dressed in classical drapes. The painting commemorates the important discovery of the Ruins of Palmyra, and the general interest in antiques at that time
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Title of artwork, date
Dawkins and Wood Discovering the Ruins of Palmyra, 1758
Date supported
1997
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
310 x 389 cm
Grant
51492
Total cost
404145
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