Studies of “The Borghese Gladiator”

c. 1853–56

Medium	black and red chalks on cream laid paper
Dimensions	9 1/2 x 12 5/16 in. (24.2 x 31.3 cm)
Object Number	1971.41
Acquisition	Acquired by the Clark, 1971
Status	Off View

Image Caption

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, Studies of “The Borghese Gladiator”, c. 1853–56, black and red chalks on cream laid paper. Clark Art Institute, Acquired by the Clark, 1971.41

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