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Paolo and Francesca

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The seated lovers about to kiss.

Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

Birmingham

Title

Paolo and Francesca

Date

1851–1852

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 68 x W 65 x D 53 cm

Accession number

1960P29

Acquisition method

purchased

Work type

Statue

Signature/marks description

Alex. Munro / Sc. 1852 / Quel giorno piu non vi leggemmo avante [That day we read no more]

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