Illustration design for "The Economy of Human Life" — Robert Dodsley|Frank Howard | DiscoverArt

Robert Dodsley|Frank Howard

Illustration design for "The Economy of Human Life"

1834

Pen and brown ink, brush and wash

9.1 × 7.9 cm (3.6 × 3.1 in)

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