Conscription of Eight Hundred Youths for the Navy

Date17th century

Place createdFrance, Europe

Mediumred chalk within graphite borders

DimensionsMount: 14 3/16 × 10 1/4 in. (36 × 26 cm)

ClassificationsDrawings, Pastels and Watercolors

DepartmentEuropean Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings

Credit LineGift of Emily Poole in memory of Allyn C. Poole

Accession Number1953.93.16a

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