Unknown Genoese

Design for Architrave with Ornamental Scrollwork, Satyr, and Sea Nymph

n.d.
Pen and brown ink with brush and brown wash, over black chalk, on ivory laid paper, squared in black chalk, laid down on board.
25.9 × 17 cm (10.2 × 6.7 in)

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