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Thornhill, James, Sir, 1675–1734
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Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
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male
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17th century-18th century
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brown ink
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graphite
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architectural subject
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balustrades
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ceiling
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design
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festoons
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parrot
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Sir James Thornhill, 1675–1734
Design for a Ceiling Decoration (with a Parrot)
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Design for the Decoration of a Staircase
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