Antonio Basoli

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Antonio Basoli
An East Indian Fantasy
1837
Pen and black ink, with gray wash, on paper.
14 3/8 x 18 1/8 inches (366 x 462 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:57
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Inscribed in pen and black ink at lower center, above bottom margin, "1837 / Basoli fecit / invenzione / delle Pagode / dell Indostan"; numbered on verso in pencil, at lower left, "322".

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Alexandre Benois; acquired in 1963 by Donald M. Oenslager.
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Benois, Alexandre, 1870-1960, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.

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