Design for a Fountain with Neptune in his Chariot — Francesco Fontebasso | DiscoverArt

Francesco Fontebasso

Design for a Fountain with Neptune in his Chariot

ca. 1740–60

Black and red chalk, pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash

27.1 × 26.8 cm (10.7 × 10.6 in)

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