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Léon Cogniet and Delpech

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c. 1828

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Léon Cogniet and Delpech

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c. 1828

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph, Sheet: 369 × 301 mm. (14 1/2 × 11 7/8 in.) Image: 90 × 120 mm. (3 9/16 × 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.16764
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Inscribed: lower left "L. Cogniet"; lower right "I. Lith. de Delpech"

Markings: None

Artist

Léon Cogniet

French, 1794-1880

French, 1794-1880
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Printer

Delpech

operated 1818 - 1825

operated 1818 - 1825
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