Design for a Sculptural Decoration: Vase with Nereid, Grotesque Head, and Garlands
DrawingsFrench18th century

Design for a Sculptural Decoration: Vase with Nereid, Grotesque Head, and Garlands

18th century

Artists

Jean Baptiste Joseph DelafosseArtist
Classification
Drawings
Medium
Black and brown ink and gray wash with watercolour over graphite on cream antique laid paper
Culture
French
Century
18th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

26.1 x 18 cm (10 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)

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