Capitoline, Antique Tripod — Sir William Chambers | DiscoverArt

Sir William Chambers

Capitoline, Antique Tripod

ca. 1750–55

Pen and ink, brush and gray wash

36.8 × 54.6 cm (14.5 × 21.5 in)

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