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

Richard Westall, 1765–1836

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.

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Title of artwork, date

The Young Corsican Convinced by General Paoli of the Necessity of his Uncle's Death, 1765–1836

Date supported

1945

Medium and material

Watercolour with pen & pencil

Gifted by

Anthony Blunt

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