Wenceslaus Werlin (died 1780) was an Austrian painter. Werlin specialized in portraits and was active in Turin. He died in Florence in 1780. [1]
Wenceslaus Werlin (died 1780) was an Austrian painter. Werlin specialized in portraits and was active in Turin. He died in Florence in 1780. [1]
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Events from the year 1780 in art.
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Events from the year 1607 in art.
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Werlin is a surname. Notable people with the name include:
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