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Drawing, Study of a Cow, 1750–1800

This is a Drawing. It is dated 1750–1800 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.9 × 15 cm (7 13/16 × 5 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: lily in a circle

It is inscribed

In graphite: Ersilis Lunadi

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Cow, 1750–1800; Italy; graphite on paper; H x W: 19.9 × 15 cm (7 13/16 × 5 7/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-506

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