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Drawing, Elevation of an Andiron

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Jean-Charles Delafosse. It is dated 1775 and we acquired it in 1911. Its medium is pen and black ink, brush and wash on white laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

37 x 33.3 cm (14 9/16 x 13 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Water mark: P (with a tail)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Elevation of an Andiron; Designed by Jean-Charles Delafosse (French, 1734–1791); France; pen and black ink, brush and wash on white laid paper; 37 x 33.3 cm (14 9/16 x 13 1/8 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1911-28-54

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