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by Michael Levey

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Michael Levey was Director of the National Gallery, London, from 1973 to 1986.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 759.94 — Arts & recreation Painting History, geographic treatment, biography Other geographic areas Europe
LCC: ND1140 .L46 — Fine Arts Painting Painting General works

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Published: 1971
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 759.94
LCC: ND1140 .L46

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