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Various Caprices: The Philosopher Holding a Book

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of two men. The man on the left bends over. The man on the right stands, wearing a long robe and head covering, with a long white beard, holding a staff in his right hand. The man on the right leans on a low wall. The wall has a tree growing behind it. The men stand on a beach or shore. The man on the left holds a long pole. The artist's signature "Tiepolo" is on the bottom. The drawing has a rough texture. The image is rectangular.

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1157 × 893 px
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