Design for a Fountain

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Fountain
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, over graphite
Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/4 x 8 7/8 in. (26 x 22.5 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966
Object Number: 66.551.19
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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