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Drawing, Sketch of Sky with Color Notes, Jamaica, August 1865

This is a Drawing. It was created by Frederic Edwin Church. It is dated August 1865 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 Louis P. Church. It is credited Gift of Louis P. Church.

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Drawing, Sketch of Sky with Color Notes, Jamaica, August 1865; Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900); USA; graphite on paper; Gift of Louis P. Church; 1917-4-978-a

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