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Drawing, Ships at Sea

This is a Drawing. It was attributed to Pierre-Jacques Volaire. It is dated 1775–1800 and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is pen and ink, brush and wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Various Donors. It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Ships at Sea; Attributed to Pierre-Jacques Volaire; France; pen and ink, brush and wash on paper; H x W: 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund; 1938-88-4454

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