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Ornamental Design for a Wall Monument Surmounted by a Balustrade with Human Figures, Angels Holding Garlands and Draperies (recto and verso)

1647–1726
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ornamental Design for a Wall Monument Surmounted by a Balustrade with Human Figures, Angels Holding Garlands and Draperies (recto and verso)
  • Artist: Gregorio de' Ferrari (Italian, Porto Maurizio 1647–1726 Genoa)
  • Date: 1647–1726
  • Medium: Brush and white gouache over black chalk on gray prepared paper (recto and verso)
  • Dimensions: sheet: 10 5/16 x 7 15/16 in. (26.2 x 20.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund and Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1971
  • Object Number: 1971.513.47
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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