Project for an altar: intended to be executed with colored marble and gilded bronze
Unknown Maker
Vertical composition of an altar shown in profile. Framing lines at the left, right and bottom were only partially preserved.
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
1780-1800
Pencil, pen, black ink, brush and various water colors on light creamy paper.
1901-39-2559
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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