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Der Kinderfasser Brunnen in Bern

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Der Kinderfasser Brunnen in Bern
  • Artist: Johann Adam Klein (German, Nuremberg 1792–1875 Munich)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: sheet: 9 13/16 x 13 1/8 in. (25 x 33.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
  • Object Number: 49.49.46
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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