Gentleman Seated in an Armchair by Charles de la Fosse — Charles de la Fosse. Gentleman Seated in an Armchair, late 17th century–early 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public domain (CC0).

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Gentleman Seated in an Armchair

by Charles de la Fosse

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Artist: Charles de la Fosse (French, Paris 1636–1716 Paris)
Date: late 17th century–early 18th century
Medium: Red, black, and white chalk, on beige paper
Dimensions: 12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in. (30.7 x 23.2 cm)
Type: Drawing
Classification: Drawings
Department: Drawings and Prints
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1970
Accession no.: 1970.41.1

Provenance

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