Portrait of a Gentleman, 18th Century British Oil
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Sir Allan RamsayPortrait of a Gentleman, 18th Century British Oil
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- Creator:Sir Allan Ramsay (1713 - 1784, Scottish)
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5246908872
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