Design for Four Vases

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

ca. 1770–85

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Title: Design for Four Vases
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: ca. 1770–85
Medium: Pen and brown ink, and black chalk
Dimensions: 14 7/8 x 9 1/8 in. (37.8 x 23.2 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of Raphael Esmerian, 1961
Object Number: 61.680.1.21
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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