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Martha Gunn, a Brighton bather holding a small child that she has just saved from drowning. Coloured engraving by W. Nutter, 1797, after J. Russell.
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Martha Gunn, a Brighton bather holding a small child that she has just saved from drowning. Coloured engraving by W. Nutter, 1797, after J. Russell.

John Russell · 1797

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: To His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, this plate of Martha Gunn the Brighton bather, is with His gracious permission humbly dedicated by His Royal Highnesses most devoted and obedient servant. From the original painting in the possession of the Prince. Diemar. J. Russell R.A. crayon painter to His Majesty their Rl.Ms. the Prince of Wales & Duke of York ; Engraved by W. Nutter.

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