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Leonardo Alenza y Nieto

They Spin Well ("Bien lo hilan")

1807–45
Pen and black ink with brush and gray wash on off-white paper. Composition outlined with pen and black ink on all sides
18.4 × 13.5 cm (7.2 × 5.3 in)

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