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Anonymous, Italian, Bolognese, 17th century

Bust-Length Study for the Head of Saint Francis in Near Profile Facing Right

17th century
Black and red chalk, traces of white chalk, on blue paper
35 × 27.1 cm (13.8 × 10.7 in)

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