A Boy Sleeping in the Outdoors

Cornelis Saftleven Dutch

17th century

Not on view

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Title: A Boy Sleeping in the Outdoors
Artist: Cornelis Saftleven (Dutch, Gorinchem 1607–1681 Rotterdam)
Date: 17th century
Medium: Black chalk
Dimensions: sheet: 6 5/16 x 10 1/2 in. (16 x 26.7 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Frits and Rita Markus Fund, 2008
Object Number: 2008.152
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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