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Sir Isaac Newton. Engraving by J. Swaine after E. Seeman, 1726.

The wheel of fortune (left); a medieval lead coffin (right). Line engraving by J. Swaine after T. Hollis.

The adoration of the magi. Etching by J. Swaine after R. Shipster after medieval bas-relief.

Sir Christopher Wren. Engraving by Swaine after Sir G. Kneller, 1711.

John Evelyn. Line engraving by J. Swaine.

Sadler's Wells and other places of resort beside the New River: two workmen digging a trench for water-pipes in the foreground. Etching by J. Swaine after himself, 1795.

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Swaine, John, 1775-1860

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Sir Christopher Wren. Engraving by Swaine after Sir G. Kneller, 1711.

John Evelyn. Line engraving by J. Swaine.

Sadler's Wells and other places of resort beside the New River: two workmen digging a trench for water-pipes in the foreground. Etching by J. Swaine after himself, 1795.

The adoration of the magi. Etching by J. Swaine after R. Shipster after medieval bas-relief.

Sir Isaac Newton. Engraving by J. Swaine after E. Seeman, 1726.