Silhouette of an unknown girl with braids, in profile to the left — Edgar Adolphe | DiscoverArt

Silhouette of an unknown girl with braids, in profile to the left

1830–90

Pen and ink, brush and wash, gouache (bodycolor)

11.3 × 7.5 cm (4.4 × 3 in)

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