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British School
18th century
Two Reclining Female Nudes. Verso: Portrait of a Child
Pen and brown ink, over black chalk, on paper; verso: black chalk with red chalk (on cheeks and chin).
7 5/16 x 11 5/8 inches (185 x 295 mm)
Bequest of Belle da Costa Greene.
1950.23
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Formerly attributed to Anthonie van Montfoort, called Blocklandt, 1533/4-1583.

Inscription: 

Inscribed (signed?) on the verso, at lower left, in black chalk, "Lair...(?)".
Watermark: Arms of Amsterdam (similar to Heawood, no. 342: 1674), rampant lions, crown, three stacked "X's.

Provenance: 
Belle da Costa Greene (1883-1950), New York.
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Associated names: 

Greene, Belle da Costa, former owner.
Montfoort, Anthonie van, 1533/4-1583, Formerly attributed to.

Bibliography: 

Adams, Frederick B., Jr. Fifth Annual Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1954, p. 63.
Pierpont Morgan Library. Review of Acquisitions, 1949-1968. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1969, p. 143 (as English School).

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School: 
British
Century: 
18th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints