Design for a Candlestick

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Candlestick
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Graphite, red chalk
Dimensions: sheet: 17 x 8 11/16 in. (43.2 x 22.1 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: David Tunick and William P. Gannon Gifts, Rogers Fund and the Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1976
Object Number: 1976.553.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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