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Alexander Maxwell

Draped Obelisk Grave Monument for "Holme", No. 933 (recto); Sketch of a grave (verso)

1840–80
Ink and wash over graphite (recto); graphite (verso)
59.4 × 28 cm (23.4 × 11 in)

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