Design of fireworks: the rocket in its propelling capsule

Anonymous, Italian, 17th century

Date1650–1750

MediumPen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over leadpoint or graphite, ruling and extensive compass construction

DimensionsSheet: 6 5/16 × 3 3/4 in. (16 × 9.6 cm)

DepartmentDrawings and Prints

ClassificationDrawings

Gift of Morrison H. Heckscher, 2015

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