UNKNOWN PAINTER
Battle scenes, probably from the Sonderbund War

Pen on…

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UNKNOWN PAINTER Battle scenes, probably from the Sonderbund War Pen on paper, 19th c. Light dimensions: 11.5 x 21.5 cm, 12 x 24 cm, 16 x 22 cm, frame: 23 x 35.2 cm, 23 x 35.2 cm, 27 x 33 cm

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UNKNOWN PAINTER Battle scenes, probably from the Sonderbund War Pen on paper, 19th c. Light dimensions: 11.5 x 21.5 cm, 12 x 24 cm, 16 x 22 cm, frame: 23 x 35.2 cm, 23 x 35.2 cm, 27 x 33 cm

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