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Dust to Dust (Et in pulverem reverteris)

1807–45
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dust to Dust (Et in pulverem reverteris)
  • Artist: Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (Spanish, Madrid 1807–1845 Madrid)
  • Date: 1807–45
  • Medium: Pen and black ink with brush and gray wash; composition outlined with pen and black ink on all sides
  • Dimensions: 7-1/8 x 5-1/8 in. (18.1 x 13.0 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Dodge Fund, 1929
  • Object Number: 39.29.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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