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Male Saint, possibly St John the Evangelist
Boccaccino Boccacci, 19th century
One of two bequests to two museums by H Whitehead through the Art Fund in 1947.
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Title of artwork, date
Male Saint, possibly St John the Evangelist, 19th century
Date supported
1947
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
46 x 34 cm
Gifted by
H Whitehead
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