Hubert François Gravelot

Design for a Gold Watchcase Showing Front and Elevation

Pen and gray ink over graphite underdrawing. Incised. Rubbed and smudged with brown ink.
9.8 × 5.4 cm (3.9 × 2.1 in)

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