Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard — Bernard d'Agesci | DiscoverArt

Bernard d'Agesci

Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard

1780

81 × 65 cm (31.9 × 25.6 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago — check current display status with the museum.

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