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"One more step, Mr. Hands," said I, "and I'll blow your brains out!" by N.C. Wyeth

"One more step, Mr. Hands," said I, "and I'll blow your brains out!"

N.C. Wyeth · 1911

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Artist
N.C. Wyeth
Date
1911
Location
New Britain Museum of American Art
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