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Drawing, Group of Angels on a Cloud Bank

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Angelo Michele Colonna. It is dated 1630–50 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is pen and black ink on paper, laid down. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mr. Hugh Cassel. It is credited Gift of Hugh Cassel.

Its dimensions are

7.9 x 16.2 cm (3 1/8 x 6 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Collector's stamp, lower left: P.H. (Lugt 2084)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Group of Angels on a Cloud Bank; Designed by Angelo Michele Colonna (1600–1687); Italy; pen and black ink on paper, laid down; 7.9 x 16.2 cm (3 1/8 x 6 3/8 in.); Gift of Hugh Cassel; 1958-143-15

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