Design for a Fountain with River Gods and Nymphs

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Fountain with River Gods and Nymphs
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century
Date: 16th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk; compass work and ruling in black chalk, mounted on a secondary paper support
Dimensions: Overall: 22 1/4 x 13 3/8 in. (56.5 x 34 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Object Number: 59.597.3
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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