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The miracles of Saint Francis Xavier

Cliveden House

firing at a flight of birds

22nd August 1966

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Portrait of William Herschel (1738-1822) mb-artist Domenichino The miracles of Saint FrancisHead and shoulders portrait of Sir William Herschel, aged c. 81 years. The sitter looks toward the viewer's left and wears a medal and ribbon on his left breast [Herschel was appointed a Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order in 1816] Inscribed: 'Sir William Herschel From an oil painting by Artaud 1819. In the possession of Sir W. J. Herschel, Bart.' Original: photogravure print. 1912

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