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Drawing, Astronomy, from a Series of Seated Muses

This is a drawing. It is dated 1750–1780 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is pen and bistre on paper, mounted. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

6.4 × 7.1 cm (2 1/2 × 2 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Astronomy, from a Series of Seated Muses; Italy; pen and bistre on paper, mounted; 6.4 × 7.1 cm (2 1/2 × 2 13/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor Garnier Hewitt; 1931-65-35

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