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Drawing, An Oil Burning Lamp

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Giovacchino Belli. It is dated 1775–1880 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is pen and ink, brush and wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

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Drawing, An Oil Burning Lamp; Designed by Giovacchino Belli (Italian, 1756 - 1822); pen and ink, brush and wash on paper; Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-994

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