Goethe

John Singer Sargent American

After Pierre Jean David d'Angers French

ca. 1871–75

Not on view

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Title: Goethe
Artist: John Singer Sargent (American, Florence 1856–1925 London)
Artist: After Pierre Jean David d'Angers (French, Angers 1788–1856 Paris)
Date: ca. 1871–75
Culture: American
Medium: Graphite on grayish-white wove paper, partially laid down to oatmeal paper
Dimensions: 6 5/16 x 2 3/16 in. (16 x 5.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950
Object Number: 50.130.143m
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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