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Old Beggar Carrying Child

A work made of ivory, fruitwood, glass, and leather.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ivory, fruitwood, glass, and leather.

Date:

1735/50

Artist:

Simon Troger
Austrian, 1683-1768

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Painting and Sculpture of Europe

Artist

Simon Troger

Title

Old Beggar Carrying Child

Place

Austria (Object made in)

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1735–1750

Medium

Ivory, fruitwood, glass, and leather

Dimensions

H.: 53.3 cm (21 in.)

Credit Line

Jane B. Tripp Endowment

Reference Number

1991.641

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