Death of Socrates

Anonymous, German, 19th century German

19th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Death of Socrates
Artist: Anonymous, German, 19th century
Date: 19th century
Medium: Pen and brown ink, red chalk and gouache
Dimensions: 10 7/16 x 13 11/16 in. (26.5 x 34.8 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
Object Number: 80.3.478
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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