View of Rome (recto); A Woman's Head In Profile (verso) — baron François Gérard | DiscoverArt

baron François Gérard

View of Rome (recto); A Woman's Head In Profile (verso)

ca. 1790–91

Black chalk, brush and gray wash (recto); pen and iron gall ink (verso)

21.3 × 32.8 cm (8.4 × 12.9 in)

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