The Creation of Eve

Etienne Parrocel French

Formerly attributed to Anonymous, Italian, 18th century Italian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: The Creation of Eve
Artist: Etienne Parrocel (French, Avignon 1696–1776 Rouen)
Artist: Formerly attributed to Anonymous, Italian, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash over black chalk on light brown paper
Dimensions: 11-1/8 x 15-11/16 in. (28.2 x 39.8 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Harry G. Friedman, 1961
Object Number: 61.232
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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