Octagonal Ceiling Design with Putti and Birds

Anonymous, Dutch, 18th century Dutch

18th century

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Title: Octagonal Ceiling Design with Putti and Birds
Artist: Anonymous, Dutch, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and blue wash. Framing line in pen and brown ink.
Dimensions: octagonal sheet: 12 7/8 x 12 13/16 in. (32.7 x 32.6 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of The Christian Humann Foundation, 2001
Object Number: 2001.753.1
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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