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Thornhill, James, Sir, 1675–1734
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Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
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male
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17th century-18th century
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brown ink
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Design for a Wall Panel
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follower of Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
The Fall of Phaeton: A Study for a Ceiling
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Design for a Ceiling
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Design for a Mythological Scene, with Jupiter and Juno
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
The Birth of Venus
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Design for the Decoration of a Staircase
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