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Nicholson, Francis, 1753–1844
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Grose, Francis Capt., 1731–1791
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Drawings & Watercolors
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18th century-19th century
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Fairest Isle - The Appreciation of British Scenery 1750-1850 (Yale Center for British Art, 1989-04-12 - 1989-06-25)
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Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul Mellon in memory of Dudley Snelgrove
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Francis Nicholson, 1753–1844
Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire
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Francis Nicholson, 1753–1844
London from Blackheath
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Francis Nicholson, 1753–1844
Staithes, Yorkshire
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Francis Nicholson, 1753–1844
Cader Idris, North Wales
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Capt. Francis Grose, 1731–1791
St. Nicholas's Island off Mount Edgecombe
1768