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A New Generation of Miniaturists
Richard Crosse, portrait of Henry Swinburne
Richard Crosse, portrait of Henry Swinburne
Richard Crosse (1742-1810)
Portrait of Henry Swinburne
About 1785-90
Watercolour on ivory
Museum no. FA.640
Henry Swinburne (1743-1803) was an extensive traveller. He published a number of popular travel books, including Travels through Spain, 1775 and 1776.
