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Drawing, House with a Porch, 1858–1860

This is a Drawing. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated 1858–1860 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is graphite, brush and wash 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

17.7 x 25.4 cm (6 15/16 x 10 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: "Damask Linene" and hand holding a rose

Cite this object as

Drawing, House with a Porch, 1858–1860; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; graphite, brush and wash on paper ; 17.7 x 25.4 cm (6 15/16 x 10 in.); Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-267

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