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The Test of the Corset

A work made of engraving on ivory laid paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of engraving on ivory laid paper.

Date:

1788

Artist:

Antoine Francois Dennel (French, 1741-1806)
after Pierre Alexandre Wille (French 1748-1821/1837)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Antoine Francois Dennel

Title

The Test of the Corset

Place

France (Artist's nationality:)

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Artist's working dates 1761–1806

Medium

Engraving on ivory laid paper

Dimensions

Image: 45 × 35.4 cm (17 3/4 × 13 15/16 in.); Sheet, cut within platemark: 47.3 × 35.6 cm (18 5/8 × 14 1/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Print and Drawing Club

Reference Number

1926.934

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