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Design for a Clock in the Form of a Lyre

ca. 1775–85
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Design for a Clock in the Form of a Lyre
  • Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century
  • Date: ca. 1775–85
  • Medium: Pen and black and brown ink, brush and gray and yellow wash, with graphite underdrawing
  • Dimensions: 14 5/16 x 9 9/16 in. (36.4 x 24.3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Raphael Esmerian, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.692.8
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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