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Drawing, Red Light

This is a Drawing. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated ca. 1883 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is graphite on gray 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

14.7 x 20.9 cm (5 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)

It is signed

Signed with initials in graphite, lower left corner: W. H.

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right corner: Red Light

Cite this object as

Drawing, Red Light; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; graphite on gray paper; 14.7 x 20.9 cm (5 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.); Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-37

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