Design for a Painted Ceiling, Francesco Saverio Mergolo, Italian, 1746–1786, Brush and black wash, black chalk on paper, Octagonal. A cupid sits upon clouds, raising with his right hand a burning heart. At right are two heads of cupis. Framed as a horzontal ovoid. Squared. On verso are accountings, Italy, 1770–1800, figures, Drawing

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