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Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century

Cherubs

17th century
Black chalk, stumped, with a few white highlights on light brown paper. Ruled framing outlines in brown ink
27.1 × 21.9 cm (10.7 × 8.6 in)

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