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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Domus Augustiana, cornice, profile projection (recto) Ara Grimani, base (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
21.5 × 34.7 cm (8.5 × 13.7 in)

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