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Anonymous, Italian, 17th century

Design for the Decoration of a Cornice with Putti holding a Garland (recto); Red Chalk Sketches (verso)

17th century
Pen and brown ink over ruled lines and black chalk underdrawing, with brush and gray and blue wash (recto); red chalk (verso)
9.2 × 21.4 cm (3.6 × 8.4 in)

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