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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Arch of Septimius Severus, ornamental cornice and pilaster (recto) Arch of Septimius Severus, cornice with ornamental frame moulding (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
34.7 × 24.5 cm (13.7 × 9.6 in)

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