Back View of a Man in a Long Coat with a Sword

Anonymous, Italian, 18th century Italian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Back View of a Man in a Long Coat with a Sword
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink over black chalk on cream laid paper.
Rubbed with black chalk or charcoal dust for transfer. Outlines stylus-incised for transfer
Dimensions: 8-1/8 x 4-1/2 in. (20.6 x 11.4 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971
Object Number: 1975.131.84
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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