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Sasso, Giovanni Antonio

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Images by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio

2 images from works
  • The handles of a machine are being turned by small people as a figure in the machine is flattened and stretched. Coloured etching by G.A. Sasso after himself.
  • A woman is having her tongue cut out by a large pair of scissors which are being operated by people turning handles, those on the left are waiting their turn with their tongues hanging out. Coloured etching by G.A. Sasso after himself.

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    The handles of a machine are being turned by small people as a figure in the machine is flattened and stretched. Coloured etching by G.A. Sasso after himself.

    | Sasso, Giovanni Antonio | Reference: 35291i
    • Pictures
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    A woman is having her tongue cut out by a large pair of scissors which are being operated by people turning handles, those on the left are waiting their turn with their tongues hanging out. Coloured etching by G.A. Sasso after himself.

    | Sasso, Giovanni Antonio | Reference: 35294i

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