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Print, La Morgue, 1854

This is a Print. It was print maker: Charles Meryon. It is dated 1854 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is etching on china paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Leo Wallerstein. It is credited Gift of Leo Wallerstein.

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Print, La Morgue, 1854; Print Maker: Charles Meryon (French, 1821–1868); France; etching on china paper; Gift of Leo Wallerstein; 1948-133-24

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