Design for a Baldachin

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Baldachin
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Red chalk and graphite; paper repaired and partly pricked for transfer
Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (20.7 x 33.6 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Object Number: 59.608.97
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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