Study for the Ceiling of the Bordeaux Opera

Artist William Bouguereau (French, 1825 – 1905)

Datec. 1865–69

Period19th century

MediumOil on paper mounted on canvas

DimensionsObject size: 12 3/8 × 18 5/8 inches Frame size: 20 × 26 1/4 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Reva B. Seybolt ’72 Art Acquisition Fund and the G. Crossan Seybolt ’77 Art Acquisition Fund

Object number1985.006

Curatorial DepartmentEuropean Art (pre 1900)

Object TypePaintings

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