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The Base of the Terrace at the Villa Albani

Circle of Pierre Adrien Pâris French
n.d.
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: The Base of the Terrace at the Villa Albani
  • Artist: Circle of Pierre Adrien Pâris (French, Besançon 1745–1819 Besançon)
  • Date: n.d.
  • Medium: Black chalk
  • Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 9 13/16 in. (18.1 x 25 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Van Day Truex Fund, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.17
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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