Jean-François Millet

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1814-1875

Sketch of Workmen at an Excavation (Quarry?). Verso: Various geometric studies

Black chalk and pencil, on wove paper.

7 15/16 x 12 1/8 inches (200 x 310 mm)

Gift of Mrs. Gertrude W. and Seth Dennis.

1983.100:5

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Watermark: none.

Inscription:

The artist's atelier (stamp in black ink, at lower right; Lugt 160). Millet atelier stamp (Lugt 1460) in black ink, at bottom left, "J.F.M.".

Provenance:

Mrs. Gertrude W. and Mr. Seth Dennis, New York.

Associated names:

Dennis, Seth, former owner.
Dennis, Gertrude W., former owner.

Bibliography:

Ryskamp, Charles, ed. Twentieth Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1981-1983. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1984, p. 277.

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