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Antonio Pollaiuolo

Study for the Equestrian Monument to Francesco Sforza

early to mid 1480s
Pen and brown ink, light and dark brown wash; outlines of the horse and rider pricked for transfer.
28.1 × 25.4 cm (11.1 × 10 in)

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