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1938

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Drawing, Sculptured Frieze with Half-Figure of Winged Boy and Griffon

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Felice Giani. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is black chalk on cream laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.

Its dimensions are

23.1 x 39 cm (9 1/8 x 15 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed: Giani

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sculptured Frieze with Half-Figure of Winged Boy and Griffon; Designed by Felice Giani (Italian, 1758–1823); Italy; black chalk on cream laid paper; 23.1 x 39 cm (9 1/8 x 15 3/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-3049

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