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Duel after the Masked Ball (recto)

Thomas Couture

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gray paper with rough edges, featuring a sketch of two men. The man on the left is drawn with minimal facial features, wearing a short-sleeved top and shorts. He holds a mask up to his face with his right hand. The man on the right, with short hair, wears a long-sleeved top and pants. He bends forward with his right arm raised. Both men appear to be in motion. Small stains are visible on the right side. The sketch, "Duel after the Masked Ball," is by Thomas Couture.

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730 × 893 px
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