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James Stuart
1713-1788
Design for Ornament with Vase on a Pedestal Flanked by Griffins
Pen and black ink and wash on paper.
10 9/16 x 12 1/4 inches (268 x 311 mm)
Bequest of Junius S. Morgan and Gift of Henry S. Morgan.
1966.10:39
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The drawing was originally mounted on a leaf in the so-called Kauffmann Album (1966.10:1-55).

Inscription: 

Inscribed on verso, "Athenian - Jas. Stewart. J. B. Papworth".

Provenance: 
Wyatt Papworth (1822-1894); Mrs. J.P. Morgan; by descent to her sons, Mr. Junius S. and Mr. Henry S. Morgan.
Associated names: 

Papworth, Wyatt Angelicus Van Sandau, 1822-1894, former owner.
Morgan, Jane Norton, 1868-1925, former owner.
Morgan, Junius Spencer, 1892-1960, former owner.
Morgan, Henry S. (Henry Sturgis), 1900-1982, former owner.

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