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Drawing, Grotesque Heads

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Pietro Antonio Novelli. It is dated 1750-1775 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is pen and ink on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mr. Hugh Cassel. It is credited Gift of Hugh Cassel.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.5 × 14.5 cm (7 11/16 × 5 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Grotesque Heads; Designed by Pietro Antonio Novelli (Italian, 1728 - 1804); Italy; pen and ink on paper; H x W: 19.5 × 14.5 cm (7 11/16 × 5 11/16 in.); Gift of Hugh Cassel; 1958-143-10

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