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1938

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Drawing, Sketch of an Angel, 1825-1850

This is a Drawing. It was created by Fortunato Duranti. It is dated 1825-1850 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is graphite, pen and ink, brush and bistre 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.

Its dimensions are

26.8 × 19.5 cm (10 9/16 × 7 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: bird over triple mount in circle

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketch of an Angel, 1825-1850; Fortunato Duranti (Italian, 1787 - 1863); Italy; graphite, pen and ink, brush and bistre on paper; 26.8 × 19.5 cm (10 9/16 × 7 11/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-7359

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