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Drawing, Study of Two Putti, 1689–94

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Francesco Solimena. It is dated 1689–94 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is black chalk on 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

22.1 x 17.3 cm (8 11/16 x 6 13/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in pen and brown ink, lower right: Solimena

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of Two Putti, 1689–94; Designed by Francesco Solimena (Italian, 1657–1747); Italy; black chalk on paper; 22.1 x 17.3 cm (8 11/16 x 6 13/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-7274

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