Design for a Cornice

Anonymous, French, 19th century French

ca. 1825–50

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Cornice
Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century
Date: ca. 1825–50
Medium: Graphite, black chalk, heightened with white
Dimensions: sheet: 4 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. (11.8 x 20.9 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Regina Slatkin, 1963
Object Number: 63.712.10
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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