Study for "M. de Pourceaugnac" — Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater | DiscoverArt

Jean-Baptiste Joseph Pater

Study for "M. de Pourceaugnac"

early 18th century

red chalk with touches of graphite

19.5 × 13 cm (7.7 × 5.1 in)

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