Light Artillery Take Up Position

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Light Artillery Take Up Position
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Light Artillery Take Up Position

PortfolioPlate 3 from the series "Croquis lithographiques"
Date1823
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 239 x 288 mm. (9 7/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Image: 158 x 185 mm. (6 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit LineThe 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 number1996.48.7471
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Last Updated1/11/24
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