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Design for a Chair

ca. 1770–90
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Design for a Chair
  • Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
  • Date: ca. 1770–90
  • Medium: Graphite
  • Dimensions: 8 15/16 x 9 3/4 in. (22.7 x 24.7 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Raphael Esmerian, 1961
  • Object Number: 61.680.4.3
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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