Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century

Design for a Ceiling With an Elaborate Cove

1700–1780
Pen and gray and brown ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk underdrawing, with ruled and compass construction in leadpoint. Scales at bottom.
34.5 × 31.9 cm (13.6 × 12.6 in)

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