Design for an Altar with a Variant

Attributed to Anonymous, German, 18th century German

18th century

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Title: Design for an Altar with a Variant
Artist: Attributed to Anonymous, German, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Graphite, pen and black ink, watercolor
Dimensions: sheet: 11 3/4 x 6 7/16 in. (29.9 x 16.3 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952
Object Number: 52.570.82
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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