Design for a monument

Anonymous, French, 18th century French

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a monument
Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and ink, wash
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.56.52
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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