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Classical Scene with a Tomb and Flaming Brazier

Former Attribution Formerly attributed to Anonymous, French, 18th century French
ca. 1700–10
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Classical Scene with a Tomb and Flaming Brazier
  • Artist: Gilles-Marie Oppenord (French, Paris 1672–1742 Paris)
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Anonymous, French, 18th century
  • Date: ca. 1700–10
  • Medium: Pen and black and gray ink, brush and black and gray wash, over traces of graphite underdrawing; framing lines in pen and black ink
  • Dimensions: 12 15/16 x 15 5/16 in. (32.9 x 38.9 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.773.4
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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