⁨Sketch for a Ceiling Decoration (A Mythological Allegory)⁩ (⁨James Thornhill⁩)

Artist	James Thornhill
Year	1700
Dimensions	37.9 cm × 36.3 cm
Materials	Oil Paint, Canvas, Panel
Genres	Allegory
Location	Courtauld Gallery
Copyright	Public Domain

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