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Drawing, Cartoon for Cotton Printing: Les Quatre Elements

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Bonaventure M. Lebert and J. L. Lebert and manufactured by Hartmann et Fils. It is dated 1810–20. Its medium is pen and ink, brush and gray wash on cream laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Bridget Mahon. It is credited Gift of Bridget Mahon.

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Drawing, Cartoon for Cotton Printing: Les Quatre Elements; Designed by Bonaventure M. Lebert (1759–1836), J. L. Lebert (French, early 19th century); Manufactured by Hartmann et Fils (France); France; pen and ink, brush and gray wash on cream laid paper; Gift of Bridget Mahon; 1898-21-10-c

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