Design for a Candlestick

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Candlestick
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and black ink on laid paper
Dimensions: sheet: 7 11/16 x 5 11/16 in. (19.5 x 14.4 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Object Number: 59.600.279
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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