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Drawing, Allegorial Painting; Head of the Virgin, 1800-1825

This is a Drawing. It was created by Fortunato Duranti. It is dated 1800-1825 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is pen and bistre ink, brush and ink wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward D. Brandegee. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.

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Drawing, Allegorial Painting; Head of the Virgin, 1800-1825; Fortunato Duranti (Italian, 1787 - 1863); Italy; pen and bistre ink, brush and ink wash on paper; Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-7352

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