Design for an Inkstand
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Design for an Inkstand

TitleDesign for an Inkstand
ArtistOttavio Strada
Dateca. 1540–60 16th century
MediumPen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk
ClassificationDrawings
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1966
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Design for an Inkstand” is a work by Ottavio Strada, dated ca. 1540–60. It is executed in pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk 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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