Two Costume Sketches

Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand French

ca. 1785–90

Not on view

Page with two costume sketches. On the left is a sketch in graphite, ink, and gouache showing blue cloak, trimmed with fur, and a fur muff with a bow. To the right is an ink and graphite sketch for a large hat with a straw rim, decorated with leaves, and a feather.

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Title: Two Costume Sketches
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Artist: Possibly connected to Antoine Caire-Morand (French, Briançon 1747–1825 Turin)
Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century
Date: ca. 1785–90
Medium: Pen and black ink, graphite, gouache
Dimensions: Sheet: 6 11/16 x 9 15/16 in. (17 x 25.3 cm)
Classifications: Ornament & Architecture, Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957
Object Number: 57.559.6(12v)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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