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Sikora, A - portrait of the Penitent Magdalene
This unusual miniature portrait is signed "A Sikora 1843". The artist appears to be unrecorded, but is possibly from Poland. The sitter is believed to represent the Penitent Magdalene. 735
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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