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Spirits on Devil's Lake

Image

Devil's Lake in Sauk County, Wisconsin from shore flanked by steep tree-covered hillsides. A small solitary rowboat floats near the distant shore.

Date Created:
September 1852
Creator:
Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist)

Publication Information

Creator
Hoeffler, Adolf, 1825-1898 (artist)
Date Created
September 1852
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 drawing
Dimensions
46 x 34 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011D83
Legacy ID
WHi 81526

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