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Drawing, Sketch for a Flying Angel

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Placido Costanzi. It is dated 1725–1759 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is black chalk on 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

H x W: 14.6 × 12.1 cm (5 3/4 × 4 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketch for a Flying Angel; Designed by Placido Costanzi (Italian, 1702 - 1759); Italy; black chalk on paper; H x W: 14.6 × 12.1 cm (5 3/4 × 4 3/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-1721

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