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1912

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Drawing, Drummers Resting Before Tents, 1861–64

This is a Drawing. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated 1861–64 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is recto: graphite on brown paper verso: graphite, brush and slight traces of watercolor on brown 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

17.3 x 24.8 cm (6 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Recto: Inscribed in graphite?, across bottom margin with color notations for an indistinct object: Black / Blue / Laque / white Verso: Inscribed in graphite? in opposite direction, at top: Blueish / grey; opal; grey / purple / Warm grey; Pink.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Drummers Resting Before Tents, 1861–64; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; recto: graphite on brown paper verso: graphite, brush and slight traces of watercolor on brown paper ; 17.3 x 24.8 cm (6 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.); Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-202

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