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Albert Besnard

European Art

ARTIST Albert Besnard, French, 1849–1934
MEDIUM Drypoint and etching on laid paper
DATES ca. 1886
DIMENSIONS 12 3/8 x 9 11/16 in. (31.5 x 24.6 cm)
MARKINGS Watermarks: Shield with crown, fleur de lys and initials on bottom
SIGNATURE Signed, "A. Besnard" lower right in pencil
INSCRIPTIONS "Tire a 100" in pencil
COLLECTIONS European Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 64.101.39
CREDIT LINE Gift of The Louis E. Stern Foundation, Inc.
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
STATE 1st state
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