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Drawing, West Wall of the Canyon, Yellowstone, July 26, 1892

This is a Drawing. It was created by Thomas Moran. It is dated July 26, 1892 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is recto: graphite on paper. verso: graphite on paper.. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Thomas Moran. It is credited Gift of Thomas Moran.

Its dimensions are

25 x 20 cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: [Q] een Anne Linen

It is signed

Signed and dated in graphite, lower left: T. M. July 26th 1892.

It is inscribed

Recto: Inscribed in graphite, lower left: West Wall of the Canyon / from the edge of the lower fall of / the Yellowstone. T. M. July 26th 1892. Verso: Inscribed in ?: No. 235.

Cite this object as

Drawing, West Wall of the Canyon, Yellowstone, July 26, 1892; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); USA; recto: graphite on paper. verso: graphite on paper.; 25 x 20 cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of Thomas Moran; 1917-17-19

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