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1938

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Drawing, Mask with Two Heads; Mask with Two Serpent Heads

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Felice Giani. It is dated 1800–1825 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is graphite 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

12.3 x 18.2 cm (4 13/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Mask with Two Heads; Mask with Two Serpent Heads; Designed by Felice Giani (Italian, 1758–1823); Italy; graphite on cream laid paper; 12.3 x 18.2 cm (4 13/16 x 7 3/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-3056

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