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Caption: Images from a manual on the art of drawing
Artist: Gerard de Lairesse (1640-1711)
Medium: Intaglio Print on Paper
Dated: circa early 1700's
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Here are a few examples of Lairesse's beautiful graphic works: (Images courtsey of Inventaire du Department des Arts Graphiques, The Louvre)
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