Young Lady's Reply to the Captain's Letter — Abraham Bosse|François Langlois | DiscoverArt

Abraham Bosse|François Langlois

Young Lady's Reply to the Captain's Letter

ca. 1636

Etching; second state of two

46.7 × 31.4 cm (18.4 × 12.4 in)

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