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William Michael Harnett
artist William Michael Harnett (American, born Ireland, 1848–1892)
date 1891
medium Oil on canvas
origin United States
dimensions 56.6 × 68 cm
credit line Friends of American Art Collection
hall 04 Realism
rights public domain (CC0)

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