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Drawing, Clock face with the signs of the zodiac

This is a Drawing. It was attributed to Louis-Félix de La Rue. It is dated 1785 and we acquired it in 1911. Its medium is pen and black ink, brush and watercolor, graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

39.3 × 25.4 cm (15 1/2 in. × 10 in.)

It has the following markings

Right bottom corner: mark of E. Rodrigues, Lugt 897.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Clock face with the signs of the zodiac; Attributed to Louis-Félix de La Rue; France; pen and black ink, brush and watercolor, graphite on paper; 39.3 × 25.4 cm (15 1/2 in. × 10 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1911-28-126

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