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Drawing, Frieze with Bacchantes, 1780–1820

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Felice Giani. It is dated 1780–1820 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is black chalk, graphite on off white laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

19.5 x 17.5 cm (7 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

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Drawing, Frieze with Bacchantes, 1780–1820; Designed by Felice Giani (Italian, 1758–1823); Italy; black chalk, graphite on off white laid paper; 19.5 x 17.5 cm (7 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-419

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