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On the Brink (1865)
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| Artist / Maker | Alfred Elmore |
|---|---|
| Date | 1865 |
| Medium | panel, canvas, oil paint |
| Type | Painting |
| Collection | Fitzwilliam Museum |
| Location | Fitzwilliam Museum |
About the Artist
BiographyAlfred Elmore (1815–1881) — British artist (1815-1881).Alfred Elmore worked as painter and illustrator and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1815 to 1881, born in Clonakilty, died in London.Disciplinespainter, illustratorBorn1815, ClonakiltyDied1881, LondonNationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, IrelandSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image: Wikimedia Commons · Data: Wikidata (CC0).
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