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Félix Fossey

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Félix Fossey
b. 1826
Study of an Oarsman
1855
Black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on light brown paper.
11 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (298 x 248 mm)
Bequest of John M. Thayer.
2005.79
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Inscribed on verso in pen and brown ink, "Juin 1855 (paraph)" and illegibly stamped.

Provenance: 
Estate of Frederick J. Cummings; John M. Thayer, Wilmington, DE.
Associated names: 

Cummings, Frederick J., former owner.
Thayer, John M. (John MacLane), 1944-2004, former owner.

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Fossey, Félix
School: 
French
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints