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Two Women with Sun and Bird (recto); Two Men Fighting and a Fallen Horse (verso)

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two Women with Sun and Bird (recto); Two Men Fighting and a Fallen Horse (verso)
  • Artist: Anonymous, Italian, Florentine, 16th century
  • Date: 16th century
  • Medium: Pen and dark brown ink over black chalk (recto); pen and dark brown ink (verso). Later framing outline in pen and dark brown ink on recto
  • Dimensions: 8-13/16 x 7-3/16 in. (22.4 x 18.3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brandt, 1959
  • Object Number: 59.79.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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