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Public Domain

Louis-Léopold Boilly and J. Mayer

Chess Game

1845

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Chess Game

1845

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph, Sheet: 236 x 279 mm. (9 5/16 x 11 in.) Image: 161 x 212 mm. (6 5/16 x 8 3/8 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 1996.48.269
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 in stone: lower left "L. Boilly del."; lower center "LE JEU DES ÉCHECS."; lower right "Lith. de Mayer à Paris"

Markings: None

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