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Drawing, Figure Study, Possibly for Dome of Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL

This is a Drawing. It was created by J. Carroll Beckwith and made for World's Columbian Exposition. It is dated 1891–92 and we acquired it in 1915. Its medium is charcoal and graphite on cream wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by J. Carroll Beckwith. It is credited Gift of J.Carroll Beckwith.

Its dimensions are

62.3 × 46.9 cm (24 1/2 × 18 7/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite, below figure: "Carroll Beckwith"

It is inscribed

Indistinct inscription, lower left.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Figure Study, Possibly for Dome of Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL; J. Carroll Beckwith (American, 1852–1917); Made for World's Columbian Exposition; USA; charcoal and graphite on cream wove paper; 62.3 × 46.9 cm (24 1/2 × 18 7/16 in.); Gift of J.Carroll Beckwith; 1915-2-3

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