Head of a Woman — Giovanni Battista Piva (Biva) | DiscoverArt

Giovanni Battista Piva

Head of a Woman

1729–50

Charcoal, highlighted with white chalk, on gray-blue paper

17.1 × 14.7 cm (6.7 × 5.8 in)

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