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Drawing, Decorative Design for the Stern of a Ship

This is a Drawing. It is dated ca. 1705 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is black chalk, brush and grey wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. William Greenough. It is credited Gift of Mrs. William Greenough.

Its dimensions are

36.3 x 53.4 cm (14 5/16 in. x 21 in.)

It has the following markings

Collectors Mark: In black, P+S, for Paul Sandby, Lugt 2112

Cite this object as

Drawing, Decorative Design for the Stern of a Ship; Netherlands; black chalk, brush and grey wash on paper; 36.3 x 53.4 cm (14 5/16 in. x 21 in.); Gift of Mrs. William Greenough; 1941-49-20

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