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Giovanni Larciani

Back View of a Man in a Long Coat with a Sword

18th century
Pen and brown ink over black chalk on cream laid paper. Rubbed with black chalk or charcoal dust for transfer. Outlines stylus-incised for transfer
20.6 × 11.4 cm (8.1 × 4.5 in)

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