Peter Anton von Verschaffelt

A Sea Nymph and a Triton on a Dolphin

18th century
Pen and gray ink, red chalk, red and gray wash. Framing line in pen and gray ink (possible by the artist).
19.1 × 27.5 cm (7.5 × 10.8 in)

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