An Oriental Astronomer in His Study

Martin Johann Schmidt Austrian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: An Oriental Astronomer in His Study
Artist: Martin Johann Schmidt (Austrian, Grafenwörth 1718–1801 Stein)
Date: 18th century
Medium: Pen and brown-black and gray ink, gray wash
Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/8 x 6 5/16 in. (20.6 x 16 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Van Day Truex Fund, 2005
Object Number: 2005.490
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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