Johann Michael Voltz

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1784-1858

Scene incorporating a large letter Z, surrounded by 8 different forms of the letter

Brush and gray wash, over graphite, on paper.

Approx. 4 15/16 x 7 1/2 inches (186 x 191 mm)

Purchased as the gift of Mr. Frederick R. Koch.

1981.116:24

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Watermark: none visible through lining.
Mounted together with a drawing for the letter C on a sheet of blue paper.

Inscription:

Signed by the artist within design area, in point of brush and gray wash, "J Voltz inv".

Provenance:

Sale, London, Sotheby's, 14 October 1981, lot 849, drawings for C, D, R, S, repr.

Associated names:

Koch, Frederick R. (Frederick Robinson), donor.

Bibliography:

Ryskamp, Charles, ed. Twentieth Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1981-1983. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1984, p. 313.

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