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Drawing, View from Old Faithful, Yellowstone Park, July 28, 1892

This is a Drawing. It was created by Thomas Moran. It is dated July 28, 1892 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is graphite on cream-colored 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

12 x 17.5 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 7/8 in).

It is signed

Signed with initials and dated in graphite, at top: 1892 T. M.

It is inscribed

Recto: Inscribed in graphite at top: from Old Faithful July 28th 1892 T. M.; and again, lower left: sunset / pools. Blood red in foreground/ to Brigh [t] yellow of sunset/ in distance/ cold white edges; and notations at various points: "steam', "darker", etc. Verso: Inscribed in ?: No. 131.

Cite this object as

Drawing, View from Old Faithful, Yellowstone Park, July 28, 1892; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); USA; graphite on cream-colored paper; 12 x 17.5 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 7/8 in).; Gift of Thomas Moran; 1917-17-54

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