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Drawing, Studies of putti

This is a Drawing. It was made by François Boucher. It is dated 1770 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is black chalk and white heightening on grey paper. 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

24.5 x 20.4 cm (9 5/8 x 8 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in black chalk, lower right: F. Boucher/ 1723.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Studies of putti; Made by François Boucher (French, 1703–1770); France; black chalk and white heightening on grey paper; 24.5 x 20.4 cm (9 5/8 x 8 1/16 in.); Gift of Hugh Cassel; 1958-143-47

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