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Allegory of Grammar
Laurent de La Hyre
1650
Artist
Laurent de La Hyre
Artist dates
1606 - 1656
Full title
Allegory of Grammar
Date made
1650
Medium and support
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
101.9 x 112.2 cm
Inscription summary
Signed; Dated and inscribed
Acquisition credit
Bequeathed by Francis Falconer Madan, 1961
Inventory number
NG6329
Location in Gallery
Room 18
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Technical Bulletin: Laurent de La Hyre's 'Allegorical Figure of Grammar'
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
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