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Unknown Man & Unknown Lady
Nicholas Hilliard, 1572–1595
Two miniature portraits: 1) Unknown Man, dated 1572, circular. Inscribed: Ano Dm 1572 Aetatis Sue; 2) Unknown Lady, formerly attributed to Isaac Oliver, oval. Part of a collection of 5 miniatures.
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Title of artwork, date
Unknown Man & Unknown Lady, 1572–1595
Date supported
1942
Medium and material
Oil on parchment on card
Dimensions
1) diameter 4 cm; 2) 7 x 5 cm
Grant
900
Total cost
1400
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