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1911

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Drawing, Design for a Painted Harpsichord Cover, 1725–50

This is a Drawing. It is dated 1725–50 and we acquired it in 1911. Its medium is pen and black ink, brush and black wash on cream 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

Sheet: 72.5 x 35.5 cm ( 28 9/16 x 14 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for a Painted Harpsichord Cover, 1725–50; France; pen and black ink, brush and black wash on cream paper; Sheet: 72.5 x 35.5 cm ( 28 9/16 x 14 in.) ; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1911-28-96

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