Old Man Dragging a Bundle of Branches

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Old Man Dragging a Bundle of Branches
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Old Man Dragging a Bundle of Branches

PortfolioFrom the series "Lithographies artistiques, composées et dessinées par A. Hervier"
Date1847
MediumCrayon lithograph, with scraping, on chine collé
DimensionsSheet: 388 x 280 mm. (15 1/4 x 11 in.)
Image: 227 x 162 mm. (8 15/16 x 6 3/8 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 number1996.48.8548
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Last Updated1/11/24
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