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Drawing, Drawing for a candelabrum

This is a Drawing. It was follower of Jean-Louis Prieur the Younger. It is dated 1780–90 and we acquired it in 1911. Its medium is ren and ink, brush and water color, pencil on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

17.8 x 11 cm (7 in. x 4 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Drawing for a candelabrum; Follower of Jean-Louis Prieur the Younger (French, 1759 – 1795); France; ren and ink, brush and water color, pencil on paper; 17.8 x 11 cm (7 in. x 4 5/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1911-28-453

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