Design for a Capital
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Design for a Capital

TitleDesign for a Capital
ArtistLeonardo Scaglia, French, active Italy, 1640 – 1650
Date1640–50 17th century
MediumPen and brown ink, brush and wash on cream laid paper
Classificationarchitecture
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase through gift of the Advisory Council
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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