Le Panier Misterieux (The Mysterious Basket) — René Gaillard|François Boucher | DiscoverArt

René Gaillard|François Boucher

Le Panier Misterieux (The Mysterious Basket)

18th century

Etching and engraving

52.8 × 39.8 cm (20.8 × 15.7 in)

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