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The Cook, from "Divers Portraits"

1775
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Cook, from "Divers Portraits"
  • Series/Portfolio: Divers Portraits
  • Artist: Giovanni David (Italian, Cabella Ligure 1749–1790 Genoa)
  • Date: 1775
  • Medium: Etching; first state of two
  • Dimensions: Plate: 9 7/16 × 6 9/16 in. (24 × 16.7 cm)
    Sheet: 14 15/16 × 10 7/16 in. (38 × 26.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Catherine G. Curran and Janice and Roger Oresman Gifts, 2004
  • Object Number: 2004.237
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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