Head of a Horse

Anonymous, Italian, mid-16th century Italian

mid-16th century

Not on view

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Title: Head of a Horse
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, mid-16th century
Date: mid-16th century
Medium: Red chalk
Dimensions: sheet: 5 13/16 x 6 3/4 in. (14.7 x 17.1 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2004
Object Number: 2004.475.9
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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