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Sketch For Guard Of General's Sword

Charles Joseph Dominique Eisen (French, 1720-1778) (Artist)
1720-1778
pen, black ink and brown wash

One of two sketches depicting events in the career of the General to whom they were given as gifts in memory of his career. See, also, 37.2462.

Provenance
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Paul Drey Gallery, NY; purchased by Walters Art Museum 1969

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Measurements

Overall: 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase, 1969

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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37.2461

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Sketch for the guard of a general's sword

Charles Joseph Dominique Eisen (French, 1720-1778)
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