Vestal Virgins Tending the Flame
DrawingsFrench18th century

Vestal Virgins Tending the Flame

18th century

Artists

Pierre LéluArtist
Classification
Drawings
Medium
Red chalk, black ink, gray wash, and touches of graphite on off-white antique laid paper, laid down on a decorated mount
Culture
French
Century
18th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Drawings

Dimensions

22 x 16.8 cm (8 11/16 x 6 5/8 in.)

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