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Thornhill, James, Sir, 1675–1734
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17th century-18th century
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brown ink
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Phaëton
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The Fall of Phaeton: A Study for a Ceiling
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
A Scene at Windsor
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
The Birth of Venus
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