Figure of a Soldier on Horseback Holding a Flag

Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century Spanish

17th century

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Title: Figure of a Soldier on Horseback Holding a Flag
Artist: Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century
Date: 17th century
Medium: Pen and light brown ink, brush and light brown wash, over traces of black chalk contours. On off-white paper
Dimensions: 7-1/4 x 8 in. (18.4 x 20.3 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, 1956
Object Number: 56.235.8
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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