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Dirge of the Three Queens

1895
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dirge of the Three Queens
  • Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1852–1911 London)
  • Date: 1895
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Pastel on paper
  • Dimensions: 29 x 45 1/4 in. (73.7 x 114.9 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Edwin A. Abbey, 1918
  • Object Number: 18.142
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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