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André Le Nôtre (Le Nostre)
2 of 5 portraits by Carlo Maratta
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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André Le Nôtre (Le Nostre)
by John Smith, after Carlo Maratta
mezzotint, 1699
13 3/4 in. x 9 5/8 in. (350 mm x 246 mm) plate size, margins
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11663
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- Carlo Maratta (1625-1713), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
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