Who created "Design for an Altar"?

Design for an Altar was created by Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century in 1700–1780.

When was "Design for an Altar" created?

This artwork was created 1700–1780.

Is "Design for an Altar" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for an Altar is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for an Altar

Q: What medium is "Design for an Altar"?

Design for an Altar is Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over leadpoint or graphite with ruled and compass construction. Framing outlines in pen and brown ink (recto). Ornaments with leadpoint or graphite (verso).

Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century

1700–1780

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over leadpoint or graphite with ruled and compass construction. Framing outlines in pen and brown ink (recto). Ornaments with leadpoint or graphite (verso)

Dimensions

sheet: 19 5/8 x 14 7/8 in. (49.9 x 37.8 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Leon Dalva Sr., 1965

Accession Number

65.654.16

Rights

Public Domain

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