Design for a Decorative Vessel

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian

After Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian

16th century

Not on view

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Title: Design for a Decorative Vessel
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century
Artist: After Polidoro da Caravaggio (Italian, Caravaggio ca. 1499–ca. 1543 Messina)
Date: 16th century
Medium: Pen and light brown ink, brush and light brown wash, highlighted with white gouache
Dimensions: sheet: 8 7/16 x 4 1/8 in. (21.5 x 10.5 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952
Object Number: 52.570.176
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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