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Frederick Marryat

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Frederick Marryat

after John Simpson
stipple engraving, published 1826
7 in. x 5 in. (177 mm x 127 mm) plate size; 11 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in. (287 mm x 206 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D7630

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  • John Simpson (1782-1847), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 16 portraits.

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