Capriccio for a Painted Ceiling
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Capriccio for a Painted Ceiling

TitleCapriccio for a Painted Ceiling
ArtistCarlo Antonio Buffagnotti, Italian, ca. 1660–after 1715
Dateca. 1690 17th century
MediumPen and brown ink, brush and bistre, black chalk, on paper
Classificationarchitecture, interiors
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase through gift of various donors
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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