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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1991.217
People
Rodolphe Bresdin, French (La Fresne, France 1822 - 1885 Sèvres, France)
Title
Biblical Scenes
Classification
Drawings
Work Type
drawing
Date
19th century
Culture
French
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/294498

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Brown ink on thin tracing paper, darkened, and adhered to laid paper
Dimensions
actual: 5.8 x 13.4 cm (2 5/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • stamp: l.r. of mount, black ink, stamped: RB [monogram] [not in Lugt]
  • watermark: vertically along left side: JCA France

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Rodolphe Bresdin. estate stamp (not in Lugt)
Paul Bresdin. artist's son
D. G. Santee Landweer, Amsterdam, 1930. Provenance uncertain
Bernard Houthakker Gallery, Amsterdam, sold to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Purchase through the generosity of William and Kathryn Robinson, in honor of Melvin R. Seiden
Accession Year
1991
Object Number
1991.217
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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