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Grotesque Ornament Drawing

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Grotesque Ornament Drawing
  • Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 17th century
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash and green watercolor, over black chalk underdrawing and ruled construction
  • Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/4 x 15 15/16 in. (26 x 40.5 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
  • Object Number: 34.14.5
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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