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Kneller, Godfrey, Sir (1646-1723) [Engraving of Samuel Pepys]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.258.02 Author/Creator: Kneller, Godfrey, Sir (1646-1723) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: no date Pagination: 1 p. ; 15.1 x 10.5 cm. Order a Copy

Engraving that appears to be based on the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, created in 1689.

Kneller, Godfrey, Sir, 1646-1723
Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703

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