Design for a Cornice
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Design for a Cornice

TitleDesign for a Cornice
ArtistAnonymous, Italian, 19th century
Date1800–1900 19th century
MediumPen and ink and wash
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1952
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Design for a Cornice” is a work by Anonymous, Italian, 19th century, dated 1800–1900. It is executed in pen and ink and wash 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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