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Drawing, Eight Studies of Friezes and Candelabrum

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Felice Giani. It is dated 1814–18 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is pen and ink over graphite on cream laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

37 x 25.1 cm (14 9/16 x 9 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed: 181, 1026, ...fondo della candegliera oro candigliera stucco, capitelli e base oro pilastro stucco.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Eight Studies of Friezes and Candelabrum; Designed by Felice Giani (Italian, 1758–1823); Italy; pen and ink over graphite on cream laid paper; 37 x 25.1 cm (14 9/16 x 9 7/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-2306

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