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Drawing, Lizard Head, Colorado

This is a Drawing. It was created by Thomas Moran. It is dated January 8, 1893 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is 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

21.4 x 62.1 cm (8 7/16 x 24 7/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed with initials and dated in graphite, upper left: ... Jan 8th T M -93.

It is inscribed

Recto: Inscribed in graphite, middle distance: Trees all along the snow; trees. Letters s indicate snow; and again, upper left: Lizard Head Jan 8th T M -93. Verso: Inscribed in pen and ink ?: No. 175.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Lizard Head, Colorado; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); USA; graphite on paper.; 21.4 x 62.1 cm (8 7/16 x 24 7/16 in.); Gift of Thomas Moran; 1917-17-72

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