The Rainmaker

Catalog no.

0252

Year

1992

Subject

Mythology

Media

3d /
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Size (H x W)

18 x 15 inches

Availability

For sale, Priced

Price

£297

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The second attempt at fresco, see 0251. It is unknown as to what inspired this mysterious character, although there are some similarities in intrigue to 'Coloured Glass Bird' (Cat. no. 73) and in composition to the 'King of Spain's Daughter' (Cat. no. 84).

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