Design for a Ceiling With an Elaborate Cove

Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century Italian

1700–1780

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Title: Design for a Ceiling With an Elaborate Cove
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century
Date: 1700–1780
Medium: Pen and gray and brown ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk underdrawing, with ruled and compass construction in leadpoint; scales at bottom
Dimensions: 13 9/16 x 12 9/16 in. (34.5 x 31.9 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Leon Dalva Sr., 1965
Object Number: 65.654.72
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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