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Anonymous, French, 18th century

Study of the Henri II Staircase Ceiling at the Louvre Palace

Late 18th century
Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash; framing lines in pen and black ink
31.1 × 13.7 cm (12.2 × 5.4 in)

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