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The Martyrdom of the seven brothers; verso: Sketch of two men wrestling (?)

1826
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Martyrdom of the seven brothers; verso: Sketch of two men wrestling (?)
  • Artist: Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (German, Leipzig 1794–1872 Dresden)
  • Date: 1826
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, over a sketch in graphite; verso: graphite
  • Dimensions: sheet: 8 7/16 x 9 13/16 in. (21.5 x 25 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Alain and Marie-Christine van den Broek d'Obrenan Gift, 2008
  • Object Number: 2008.604a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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