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Album of Architectural Sketches and Drawings

After John Thorpe British
ca. 1600 and ca. 1840
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Album of Architectural Sketches and Drawings
  • Artist: Charles James Richardson (British, London 1806–1871 London)
  • Artist: After John Thorpe (British, ca. 1560–1620)
  • Date: ca. 1600 and ca. 1840
  • Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash and watercolor, over graphite
  • Dimensions: 19 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 4 5/16 in. (49.8 x 32 x 11 cm)
  • Classifications: Albums, Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.85
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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