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Distribution of the Catch by Night

Attributed to Isaac van Ostade Dutch
17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Distribution of the Catch by Night
  • Artist: Attributed to Isaac van Ostade (Dutch, Haarlem 1621–1649 Haarlem)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over graphite.
  • Dimensions: sheet: 7 11/16 x 11 7/16 in. (19.5 x 29 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Robert Lehman, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.187.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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