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Beggar my Neighbour

Bow Street

as it appeared in 1670

'A scene in Kensington Gardens - or - fashion and frights of 1829

Portrait of Friedrich Hoffmann (1660-1742) Finish:Stretched Beggar my NeighbourHalf length portrait of Hoffman, seated, within an oval supported by a plinth and with a surround of drapery, a coat of arms and architectural details. The sitter is shown facing the viewer, his body turned to the right as viewed. Both hands rest on a book, opened at a page headed 'OPER OMNIA'. Upright books and quill pens are also on the table. With an inscription of achievements commencing: 'FRIDERICUS HOFFMANNUS Regiae Majestatis Prussicae'

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