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Drawing, A Recumbent Sphinx

This is a drawing. It is dated mid- 18th century and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is red crayon on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Giovanni Piancastelli. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.3 × 21.7 cm (11 9/16 × 8 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: monogram of Jesus in an oval

Cite this object as

Drawing, A Recumbent Sphinx; Italy; red crayon on paper; H x W: 29.3 × 21.7 cm (11 9/16 × 8 9/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-577

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