Theatre set with alchemist's workshop — Anonymous, German, 19th century | DiscoverArt

Anonymous, German, 19th century

Theatre set with alchemist's workshop

19th century (?)

Colored chalk

34.5 × 42.4 cm (13.6 × 16.7 in)

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