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Letters concerning a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci

30 Jan 1838

Title

Letters concerning a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci

Date

30 Jan 1838

Archive reference number

NG42/36/2

Description

A note from Reverend Packman to G. Saunders Thwaites enclosing a description of a portrait of 'Francis 1st of France, at age 24' by Leonardo Da Vinci that his friend, Captain Corfield would like to sell to the National Gallery for £4000. The offer was declined.

Record type

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