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Raphael

Muse Seen from the Back

18th century
Red chalk with stumping and red chalk wash on cream laid paper
54.3 × 37.5 cm (21.4 × 14.8 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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