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Antoine Watteau|Louis Desplaces

Actress Charlotte Desmares playing the role of a pilgrim, shown from behind with her head turned toward the right, she holds a walking stick, scallop shells adorn her cape

ca. 1710–39
Etching with engraving
13.9 × 7.7 cm (5.5 × 3 in)

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