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Drawing, The Chariot of the Sun Fantasy, probably 1868–69

This is a Drawing. It was created by Frederic Edwin Church. It is dated probably 1868–69 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is brush and oil on paper laminate. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Louis P. Church. It is credited Gift of Louis P. Church .

Its dimensions are

32.8 x 29.4 cm (12 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, The Chariot of the Sun Fantasy, probably 1868–69; Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900); USA; brush and oil on paper laminate; 32.8 x 29.4 cm (12 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.) ; Gift of Louis P. Church ; 1917-4-1326

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