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According to the <I>Detroit Tribune</I>, \"We do not remember any other work of art which has been the object of so genuine a public ovation.\" The painting shows the hall already being put to use, as firemen set off from it to battle the blaze burning out of sight in the background.</P></SPAN>","remarks":"Francis_and_Hicks.pdf"}],"datebegin":1852,"sortnumber":"2015 6730","published_date":"2026-02-11 14:22:54.826176","objectid":123752,"dimensions":"237.2 x 198.8 cm (93 3/8 x 78 1/4 in.)\r\nframe: 266.7 x 228.6 cm (105 x 90 in.)","on_view":false}