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Drawing, Seagull and Waves, ca. 1884

This is a Drawing. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated ca. 1884 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is chalk on blue blotting 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

28.2 x 48.2 cm (11 1/8 x 19 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Seagull and Waves, ca. 1884; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; chalk on blue blotting paper; 28.2 x 48.2 cm (11 1/8 x 19 in.) ; Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-200

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