Set of Four Designs for Smallswords

French, Paris

ca. 1725–80

Not on view

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Exhibition History

Title: Set of Four Designs for Smallswords
Date: ca. 1725–80
Geography: Paris
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Pen and ink, wash, water color, paper
Dimensions: 1985.332.1; 8 1/2 x 5 in. (21.5 x 12.7 cm); 1985.332.2; 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. (9.2 x 16.5 cm); 1985.332.3; 9 1/8 x 4 1/4 in. (23.1 x 10.7 cm); 1985.332.4; 8 5/8 x 4 3/8 in. (21.9 x 11.1 cm)
Classification: Works on Paper-Drawings
Credit Line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman Gift, 1985
Object Number: 1985.332.1–.4
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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