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Design for a Medal: Bâtiments du Roy, 1740

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Design for a Medal: Bâtiments du Roy, 1740
  • Artist: Edme Bouchardon (French, Chaumont 1698–1762 Paris)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Red chalk; red chalk wash surrounding design
  • Dimensions: 8 7/16 x 8 7/16 in. (21.4 x 21.4 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1961
  • Object Number: 61.165.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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