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Drawing, Soldier Sitting on a Box, 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 cream-colored 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

Sheet: 12.2 x 8.8 cm (4 13/16 x 3 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Soldier Sitting on a Box, 1862; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; graphite on cream-colored paper; Sheet: 12.2 x 8.8 cm (4 13/16 x 3 7/16 in.); Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-178-a

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