A Cardinal Examining a Painting in a Cloister — François Marius Granet | DiscoverArt

François Marius Granet

A Cardinal Examining a Painting in a Cloister

first half 19th century

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, watercolor, over black chalk

19.5 × 26 cm (7.7 × 10.2 in)

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