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1938

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2015

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Drawing, A Seated Muse, 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 gray 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.

Its dimensions are

18.1 × 15 cm (7 1/8 × 5 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, A Seated Muse, 1800-1825; Fortunato Duranti (Italian, 1787 - 1863); Italy; pen and bistre ink, brush and gray wash on paper; 18.1 × 15 cm (7 1/8 × 5 7/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-7368

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