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Gilbert Ives

by Henry Edward Dawe, published by W. Mason, after Jacob George Strutt
mezzotint, published 1825
14 7/8 in. x 11 1/8 in. (378 mm x 282 mm) plate size; 17 1/8 in. x 14 1/4 in. (434 mm x 362 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D3706

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  • Henry Edward Dawe (1790-1848), Painter and printmaker. Artist or producer associated with 61 portraits.
  • W. Mason (active 1825-1833), Profile painter and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
  • Jacob George Strutt (1784-1867), Landscape painter; Etcher. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.

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