Allegorical Figure of Force

Anonymous, Italian, 18th century Italian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Allegorical Figure of Force
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Blue and cream oil paint on paper
Dimensions: 8-7/8 x 12-15/16 in. (22.6 x 32.9 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Julius H. Weitzner, 1961
Object Number: 61.181.1
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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