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1912

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2025

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Drawing, Mule Lying on the Ground

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 wove paper, laid down . 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

9.1 x 12.5 cm (3 9/16 x 4 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

At left in graphite: (146) across lower margin in graphite by another hand: 1912-12-146.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Mule Lying on the Ground; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; graphite on wove paper, laid down ; 9.1 x 12.5 cm (3 9/16 x 4 15/16 in.); Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-146-b

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