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Preparatory Studies for Plates 90 and 91 of "Maisons de plaisance," Volume II
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Red chalk over traces of black chalk. Horizontal black-chalk line at center and round compass marks in black chalk on lower drawing
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Drawings and Prints, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Edward Pearce Casey Fund 1986
Title: Preparatory Studies for Plates 90 and 91 of "Maisons de plaisance," Volume II
Description:
Red chalk over traces of black chalk.
Horizontal black-chalk line at center and round compass marks in black chalk on lower drawing.
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