French School

French School
18th century
Ruins with Cascades (a Backcloth). Verso: An 18th Century Printed Map of the Section of the Coast of Malabar
Pencil, pen and watercolor, on white paper.
15 x 21 1/4 inches (380 x 541 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:228
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Probably a scenic artist's sketch for a semi-translucent backcloth.

Inscription: 

Undeciphered inscription in sky with possible date of 1797.

Provenance: 
Alexandre Benois; acquired in 1963 by Donald M. Oenslager.
Associated names: 

Benois, Alexandre, 1870-1960, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.

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