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Allan, William, 1782-1850

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  • The murder of Archbishop Sharp: he is lying on the ground before his coach, his daughter is restrained from attending him as one of the surrounding men draws his sword. Line engraving by H. Bourne after W. Allan.
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    King Robert the Bruce saves the life of a mother and her new born infant on a battlefield in Ireland. Engraving by J. Burnet, 1842, after W. Allan, 1840.

    Allan, William, 1782-1850. | Date: [1842] | Reference: 3223724i
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    A fight between two men is interrupted by a woman representing mercy, pleading on behalf of the losing party. Engraving by G.T. Doo, 1848, after W. Etty.

    Etty, William, 1787-1849. | Date: June 1 1849 | Reference: 3198182i
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    A fight between two men is interrupted by a woman representing mercy, pleading on behalf of the losing party. Engraving by G.T. Doo, 1848, after W. Etty.

    Etty, William, 1787-1849. | Date: [1848?] | Reference: 3064776i
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    The murder of Archbishop Sharp: he is lying on the ground before his coach, his daughter is restrained from attending him as one of the surrounding men draws his sword. Line engraving by H. Bourne after W. Allan.

    Allan, William, 1782-1850. | Reference: 42837i
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