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Drawing, Two Peacocks in a Landscape

This is a Drawing. It was created by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated 1875–80 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is black crayon and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Walter Shirlaw. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw.

Its dimensions are

14.4 × 23.6 cm (5 11/16 × 9 5/16 in.)

It is signed

Signature in brush and wash, lower left corner: "W. Shirlaw"

It is inscribed

On verso: "62"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Two Peacocks in a Landscape; Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; black crayon and watercolor on paper; 14.4 × 23.6 cm (5 11/16 × 9 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw; 1912-16-124

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