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Dutch Men of War at Anchor

17th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Dutch Men of War at Anchor
  • Artist: Willem van de Velde I (Dutch, Leiden 1611–1693 London)
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown-black ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk; framing lines in pen and brown-black ink
  • Dimensions: sheet: 7 11/16 x 12 5/16 in. (19.6 x 31.2 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Alexandrine Sinsheimer, 1958
  • Object Number: 59.23.82
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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