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Drawing, Studies of the Siena Cathedral

This is a Drawing. It was created by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated ca. 1872 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is watercolor and graphite 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

32.5 × 47.8 cm (12 13/16 × 18 13/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite, below: "Walter Shirlaw N.A."

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, below: "Study Siena Cathedral"; on verso: "83"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Studies of the Siena Cathedral; Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; watercolor and graphite on paper; 32.5 × 47.8 cm (12 13/16 × 18 13/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw; 1912-16-39

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