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Man Reading

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Man Reading
  • Artist: Ercole Procaccini The Younger (Italian, Milan 1605-1680 Milan)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Red chalk over some black chalk
  • Dimensions: 11-3/8 x 8-1/2 in. (28.9 x 21.6 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
  • Object Number: 80.3.17
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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