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Drawing, Col. Dwight Inspecting His Regiment, 1862

This is a Drawing. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated 1862 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Charles Savage Homer, Jr.. It is credited Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..

Its dimensions are

16.4 x 20.6 cm (6 7/16 x 8 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, across bottom: Colonel Dwight inspecting his / regt. / Sickle's Brigade 70th New York Volunteers (Col. later Brig. - Gen. William Dwight, Jr.).

Cite this object as

Drawing, Col. Dwight Inspecting His Regiment, 1862; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; graphite on paper; 16.4 x 20.6 cm (6 7/16 x 8 1/8 in.); Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-141

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