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Anonymous, Italian, North Italy, 18th century

Studies for Figural Groups and Ornament (recto); Design for a Baptismal Font (verso)

18th century
Pen and two colors of brown ink on cream paper (recto); pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, and black chalk (verso)
42.4 × 31.4 cm (16.7 × 12.4 in)

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