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Drawing, Portrait of a Gentleman

This is a Drawing. It was attributed to Paris Bordone. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is charcoal with white chalk on blue paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was commissioned from Julia Siemon. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.

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Drawing, Portrait of a Gentleman; Attributed to Paris Bordone (Italian, 1500 – 1571); Italy; charcoal with white chalk on blue paper; Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-2120

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