Design for Sculpted Ornament

Anonymous, French, 19th century French

ca. 1825–50

Not on view

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Title: Design for Sculpted Ornament
Artist: Anonymous, French, 19th century
Date: ca. 1825–50
Medium: Black chalk heightened with white; framing lines in black chalk
Dimensions: sheet: 8 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. (22.6 x 21.3 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Regina Slatkin, 1963
Object Number: 63.712.12
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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