Study for Lucain's "La Pharsale", Canto VIII
c. 1766
Pen and black ink, over graphite, on gray laid paper, incised for transfer, and perimeter mounted on cream laid paper
14 × 9 cm (5.5 × 3.5 in)
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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