Forepart of a lion
Forepart of a lion

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Forepart of a lion

Pierre Andrieu, French, 1821–1892
after Eugène Delacroix, 1798–1863; born Clarenton-Saint Maurice, France; died Paris, France
Eugène Delacroix, 1798–1863; born Clarenton-Saint Maurice, France; died Paris, France
x1948-324

Information

Title
Forepart of a lion
Maker
Pierre Andrieu
after Eugène Delacroix
Medium
Black crayon
Dimensions
25.5 x 25 cm. (10 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-324
Inscription
In graphite, lower right: Collection de De Delacroix In graphite, verso, lower right: E 164
Marks/Labels/Seals
Stamp in red, lower right: E.D [Lugt 838] Stamp in blue, verso, lower left: P [diamond with initial P] [Lugt 2066b] Stamp in black, verso, lower left: [circle with initials D.F.P.] [Lugt 750a]
Culture
French
Type
drawings
Materials
wove paper, crayons
Subject
lions, profiles (figures)

P. Andrieu (Lugt 838)

Eugène Delacroix, 1798–1863; born Clarenton-Saint Maurice, France; died Paris, France

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