Design for an Oil Lamp

Anonymous, French, 19th century French

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for an Oil Lamp
Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century
Date: 19th century
Medium: Graphite, brush and gray wash, watercolor, and gouache
Dimensions: sheet: 17 1/8 x 9 15/16 in. (43.5 x 25.2 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1953
Object Number: 53.675.24
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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