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Anonymous, Dutch, 18th century

Octagonal Ceiling Design with Putti and Birds

18th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and blue wash. Framing line in pen and brown ink.
32.7 × 32.6 cm (12.9 × 12.8 in)

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