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Anonymous, Italian, Lombard, 16th century

Design for a Wall Fountain

1550–1620
Pen and brown ink, brush and green wash, over leadpoint or graphite, with ruled and compass construction; framing outlines in leadpoint or graphite
37.2 × 24.7 cm (14.6 × 9.7 in)

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