Assumption of the Virgin (recto); Figure Sketches (verso)

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Assumption of the Virgin (recto); Figure Sketches (verso)
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century
Date: 16th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink (recto); black chalk or graphite (verso)
Dimensions: sheet: 8 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (21.9 x 17.1 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Cephas G. Thompson, 1887
Object Number: 87.12.108
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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