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Meijer, Gillis - portrait of 19C man
This miniature portrait is signed "G d M p. 1847". It is probably by Gillis de Meijer (1790-1867) a Dutch artist who worked in Holland and Paris. The sitter is unknown. 271
The term "historical detective" may sound a little strange, but is the easiest way to express the intent of this research.
Seeking information to expand historical knowledge and finding, surprisingly often, "conventional wisdom" needs revision
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