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Drawing, Angel Carrying a Monstrance

This is a Drawing. It was possibly by Francesco Solimena. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is black chalk on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

19.5 × 17.8 cm (7 11/16 × 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Angel Carrying a Monstrance; Possibly by Francesco Solimena (Italian, 1657–1747); Italy; black chalk on paper; 19.5 × 17.8 cm (7 11/16 × 7 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-2897

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