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Preparatory Studies for Plates 90 and 91 of "Maisons de plaisance," Volume II

18th century
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  • Title: Preparatory Studies for Plates 90 and 91 of "Maisons de plaisance," Volume II
  • Artist: Jacques François Blondel (French, Rouen 1705–1774 Paris)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Red chalk over traces of black chalk. Horizontal black-chalk line at center, and round compass marks in black chalk on lower drawing
  • Dimensions: 8 15/16 x 10 1/16 in. (22.7 x 25.5 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Edward Pearce Casey Fund, 1986
  • Object Number: 1986.1175.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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