Study for the Ceiling of the Marquand Music Room — Frederic, Lord Leighton | DiscoverArt

Frederic, Lord Leighton

Study for the Ceiling of the Marquand Music Room

ca. 1886

Oil and gold on canvas

30.5 × 43.2 cm (12 × 17 in)

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