Studies for a Sepulchral Monument, possibly commissioned by King John II of Portugal-Brazil (1815-1826), Graphite, pen, and brown ink on paper, At top half of sheet, elevation of sculptural tomb: flights of steps lead to a platform with candelabra faintly indicated at the corners. On this level is a pedestal base showing a relief, representing the death of a classical painter (?); the relief is flanked by the personifications of Architecture at left, and a woman holding a wreath at the right. Above, a winged classical male nude (a genius figure), holding a wreath in his outstretched right hand

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