Alphonse Legros

The Account Book

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Alphonse Legros

The Account Book

Alphonse Legros

The Account Book

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Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 128 x 136 mm. (5 1/16 x 5 3/8 in.) Plate: 76 x 85 mm. (3 x 3 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 1996.48.2079

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 pencil: lower center "Legros"

Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)

Artist

Alphonse Legros

English, born France, 1837-1911

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