Man Leaning on a Wall (recto) — Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater | DiscoverArt

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

Man Leaning on a Wall (recto)

early 18th century

Red chalk heightened with white, on blue paper

28 × 16 cm (11 × 6.3 in)

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