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Joseph Wright

Carved Panel and Border Ornament (recto); Sketches of Leaves (verso) (Smaller Italian Sketchbook, leaf 21)

1774–75
Recto: graphite, brush and blue and yellow wash Verso: graphite
23.4 × 17.1 cm (9.2 × 6.7 in)

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