Head of Woman — Anonymous, Italian, 17th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, Italian, 17th century

Head of Woman

17th century

Pen and brown ink on tan paper with one trace of red chalk

14.3 × 10.6 cm (5.6 × 4.2 in)

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