The Castle of Cards — Pierre Alexandre Aveline|Jean Siméon Chardin | DiscoverArt

Pierre Alexandre Aveline|Jean Siméon Chardin

The Castle of Cards

ca. 1744

Etching and engraving

27.6 × 19.6 cm (10.9 × 7.7 in)

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