Design drawing
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Design drawing

TitleDesign drawing
ArtistChristopher Dresser
Dateca. 1883, based on earlier design 19th century
MediumGraphite, ink, and gouache (bodycolor)
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1992
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Design drawing” is a work by Christopher Dresser, dated ca. 1883, based on earlier design. It is executed in graphite, ink, and gouache (bodycolor) and classified as drawings. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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