Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century

Halved Design for an Altar with Angel and Putti

1700–1780
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk or graphite, with ruled and compass construction
58.4 × 32.7 cm (23 × 12.9 in)

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