Sketch of Seated Female Figure with Foliate Decoration — William Pitts | DiscoverArt

Sketch of Seated Female Figure with Foliate Decoration

1805–40

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash

5.4 × 5.8 cm (2.1 × 2.3 in)

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