1) Possibly a 16th century copy of an icon known as 'Our Lady's Tenderness'; 2) Icon with scenes from the life of Christ, late 18th century. These two paintings are part of a collection of 33 works presented to 17 public collections by Mr L M Angus-Butterworth in memory of his father, the late Walter Butterworth.
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Title of artwork, date
Two Russian Icons, 1500–1800
Date supported
1960
Dimensions
1) 22 x 17 cm; 2) 30.5 x 27 cm
Gifted by
L M Angus-Butterworth
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