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Three Angels Visiting Abraham

Former Attribution Formerly attributed to Anonymous, German, 19th century German
1793
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Three Angels Visiting Abraham
  • Artist: Charles Meynier (French, Paris 1768–1832 Paris)
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Anonymous, German, 19th century
  • Date: 1793
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash.
  • Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (17.2 x 22.3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.66.12
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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