Sketch of Two Friezes, Palazzo Mattei — Thomas Hardwick | DiscoverArt

Thomas Hardwick

Sketch of Two Friezes, Palazzo Mattei

1776–79

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19.2 × 36.8 cm (7.6 × 14.5 in)

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