William Tell. Engraving of William Tell shooting an apple of the head of his son. William Tell was a folk hero in Switzerland in the 14th century.

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2857 x 2588 px | 24.2 x 21.9 cm | 9.5 x 8.6 inches | 300dpi

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1 February 2023

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William Tell. Engraving of William Tell shooting an apple of the head of his son. William Tell was a folk hero in Switzerland in the 14th century.

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