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Study for a frontispiece for "Histoire de Miss Jenny"

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Study for a frontispiece for "Histoire de Miss Jenny"
  • Artist: Hubert François Gravelot (French, Paris 1699–1773 Paris)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Pen and black ink, with underdrawing in black chalk and traces of white chalk
  • Dimensions: 4 15/16 x 2 13/16 in. (12.6 x 7.1 cm.)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1944
  • Object Number: 44.54.33
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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