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Jean-Baptiste Adanson
1732-1803
Fragment of statue of Horus, seen from behind with hieroglyph inscription
17 5/16 x 11 9/16 inches (440 x 294 mm)
Black ink and wash on paper
1978.52:102
Gift of Paul Mellon.
Notes
In volume 3 of Vues et antiquités d'Egypte (1978.52:1-112)
Mounted with 1978.52:101; on facing mat lower left corner, in graphite: 5.
Mounted with 1978.52:101; on facing mat lower left corner, in graphite: 5.
Inscriptions/Markings
On image: keyed with letters "A" and "B"; below image, at left: "A.A.Quatre pouces 7 lign B.B. Deux piéds 3. pouces."
Associated names
Mellon, Paul, former owner.
Bibliography
Nineteenth report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1978-1980 / edited by Charles Ryskamp. New York : The Library, 1981, p. 25-26.
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Century Drawings
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