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The Little Gardener by John Hoppner

The Little Gardener

John Hoppner · 1758

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Artist
John Hoppner
Date
1758
Location
Detroit Institute of Arts
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THE ARTIST

John Hoppner

John Hoppner was an English painter known for his vibrant portraits of fashionable society and royal figures, often rivaling Thomas Lawrence.

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