Grotesque Head with Curly Beard — Anonymous, Italian, 16th to 17th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, Italian, 16th to 17th century

Grotesque Head with Curly Beard

16th–17th century

Black chalk, over graphite or black chalk

17.5 × 15 cm (6.9 × 5.9 in)

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