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The Childhood of Jesus Christ

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Childhood of Jesus Christ
  • Artist: Louis Marin Bonnet (French, Paris 1736–1793 Saint-Mandé, Val-de-Marne)
  • Artist: After Charles Joseph Natoire (French, Nîmes 1700–1777 Castel Gandolfo)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Crayon-manner in red
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 12 7/16 × 9 15/16 in. (31.6 × 25.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.600.2451
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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