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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unidentified, portal, elevation; portal, cornice, profile; fireplace, elevation (recto) blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
42.5 × 29 cm (16.7 × 11.4 in)

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