Giuseppe Cades, The Burning of the Borgo, Late 18th century.
Oil on canvas. 848 mm x 1187 mm x 16 mm. © Photo: John Hammond.
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The Burning of the Borgo, Late 18th century
Giuseppe Cades (1750 - 1799)
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848 mm x 1187 mm x 16 mm
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