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Gabriel Huquier|Juste Aurèle Meissonnier|Obelle

Rocaille Cartouche with the Abduction of Helen of Troy, from: 'Livre D'Ornemens Inventes & Dessines Par J. O. Meissonnier (....)'

1734
Etching (1st edition)
19 × 27.6 cm (7.5 × 10.9 in)

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