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Drawing, Design for the Frame of the Portrait of Charles III, King of Spain

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Johann Esais Nilson. It is dated 1759 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is graphite, pen and black ink, brush and wash 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

Sheet: 31.3 x 25.7 cm (12 5/16 x 10 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for the Frame of the Portrait of Charles III, King of Spain; Designed by Johann Esais Nilson (German, 1721 – 1783); Germany; graphite, pen and black ink, brush and wash on paper; Sheet: 31.3 x 25.7 cm (12 5/16 x 10 1/8 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-383-2

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