Human Ailments ("Achaques humanos") — Leonardo Alenza y Nieto | DiscoverArt

Leonardo Alenza y Nieto

Human Ailments ("Achaques humanos")

1807–45

Pen and dark brown ink with brush and brown wash. Reinforced in places with brush and dark brown ink. On off-white paper

17.5 × 13 cm (6.9 × 5.1 in)

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