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The Capture of Tubabakalong, Gambia 1866

Acc.no: PEZPH : 1989.206


IDENFIFICATION

Full Name: oil painting

Brief Description: Acquisition register reads "Picture by Chevalier Louis W Desanges" The Capture of Tubaklong 1866" in which a distinguished part was taken by Col.D'Arcy, a resident of Penzance for many years after his retirement from the army.


PRODUCTION

Person: Desanges, Chevalier Louis William

Date: b 1822, d c.1887

Production Date: 1866

Frame Width: mm

Image Width: 1829 mm

Frame Height: mm

Frame Width: mm


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Support: canvas

Support: canvas


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Category: Fine Art

If you are interested in learning more about this item please contact us and reference "PEZPH : 1989.206"

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