Project for a Decoration

CultureFrench
Titles
  • Project for a Decoration
Dateno date
PlaceFrance
MediumPen and ink wash over pencil underdrawing on laid paper on laid paper secondary support
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 × 6 7/8 in. (19.7 × 17.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of an anonymous donor
Object number70.54
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uncropped recto of sheet
Leonardo Scaglia
no date
Pen and ink and wash on laid paper, wirh partial watermark laid down on wove paper
71.163