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Claude Nicolas Ledoux

Project for the Ceiling of the Salle de Spectacle de Besancon

c. 1776
Brush and brown wash, over traces of graphite, on ivory laid paper (lunette), laid down on card
13.9 × 10.4 cm (5.5 × 4.1 in)

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