“Africa” - Cooper Hewitt

Description: ‘A turbaned African woman is seated at center, a man holds an umbrella over her. Another man with a scythe is seated at left before a wheat field. A tent, a monkey, an elephant, at right. Shield and quiver in the foreground. Ornamental border of rocaille and plants. Bottom center: "AFRICA".’

Credit Line: Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt

1740–1770

Restrictions & Rights: CC0

Made in: France

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Record ID: chndm_1921-22-299

Usage of Metadata (Object Detail Text): CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4587b5a74-241e-4720-95bf-9ee82488b2c4

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