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The Fountain

1835–1904
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Fountain
  • Artist: Lorenz Frølich (Danish, Copenhagen 1820–1908 Hellerup)
  • Date: 1835–1904
  • Medium: Pen and dark brown ink, brush and gray and brown wash
  • Dimensions: Drawing: 5 5/16 x 3 1/2 in. (13.5 x 8.9 cm)
    Sheet: 6 7/8 x 4 13/16 in. (17.5 x 12.2 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1966
  • Object Number: 66.576.10(3)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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