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Johann Oktavian Salver

Design for a Frame with Flowers, Feathers, Leaves, and Grapes

1750–88
Brush and black ink and gray wash over traces of black chalk. Incised for transfer.
44.7 × 30.3 cm (17.6 × 11.9 in)

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