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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unidentified, cornice, projection; architrave, projection (recto) Unidentified, ceiling, plan (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
43.8 × 28.9 cm (17.2 × 11.4 in)

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