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Drawing, Design for an Altar

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Luigi Vanvitelli. We acquired it in 1938. 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.

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Drawing, Design for an Altar; Designed by Luigi Vanvitelli (Italian, 1700 – 1773); Italy; Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-3514

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