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View of Imaginary Architectural Ruins

late 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: View of Imaginary Architectural Ruins
  • Artist: Etched by Jean Henri Alexandre Pernet (French, Paris 1763–after 1789)
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: sheet: 6 1/8 x 8 9/16 in. (15.5 x 21.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Edward Pearce Casey Fund, 1984
  • Object Number: 1984.1092
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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