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Théodore Chassériau
1819-1856
Sketch of a Couple Seated on a Bench
Pencil on paper.
9 7/8 x 12 9/16 inches (251 x 318 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2147
Notes: 

Title supplied by cataloger.

Inscription: 

Signed with the artist's initials, "Th.Cr."; at upper right and on verso, in pencil, "Théodore Chassériau".

Provenance: 
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary: 

Sketch of a man and woman seated on a bench beneath a large tree, with two kneeling figures sketched in at right.

Associated names: 

Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.

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Chassériau, Théodore
School: 
French
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints