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Louis Nicolas de Lespinasse, called the Chevalier de Lespinasse|Anonymous, French, 18th century

The Château de Versailles Seen from the Gardens

1779
Pen and black ink, watercolor, heightened with white, over traces of graphite
20.4 × 30.4 cm (8 × 12 in)

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