The Crossing of the Red Sea (Lunette or Fan?)

Anonymous, Italian, 18th century Italian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: The Crossing of the Red Sea (Lunette or Fan?)
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink over lead on cream laid paper. Rubbed with black chalk or charcoal dust for transfer. Outlines stylus-incised for transfer
Dimensions: 9-7/16 x 11 in. (24 x 28 cm)
Segment of circle.
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. John H. Wright, 1949
Object Number: 49.116.23
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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