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Truth Removing the Blinders from the Eyes of Ignorance (recto); Designs for Frames (verso)

1645–1704
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Truth Removing the Blinders from the Eyes of Ignorance (recto); Designs for Frames (verso)
  • Artist: Cosimo Ulivelli (Italian, Florence 1625–1704 Florence)
  • Date: 1645–1704
  • Medium: Red chalk and red wash, traces of white highlighting and black chalk
  • Dimensions: 10 1/4 x 9in. (26 x 22.9cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
  • Object Number: 1975.131.54
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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