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When Sir Percival came nigh the brim, and saw the water so boisterous, he doubted to overpass it
When Sir Percival came nigh the brim, and saw the water so boisterous, he doubted to overpass it
When Sir Percival came nigh the brim, and saw the water so boisterous, he doubted to overpass it
(American, 1882 - 1945)

When Sir Percival came nigh the brim, and saw the water so boisterous, he doubted to overpass it

Oil on canvas
1917
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SUPP2000.483
location unknown
Not on view
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