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1905

  • Work on this object began.

1906

  • Work on this object ended.

1923

  • We acquired this object.

2016

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Drawing, Study for "Commerce," "The Progress of Civilization: The Forge, Commerce, and Education" State Capitol, Des Moines, IA

This is a Drawing. It was created by Kenyon Cox. It is dated 1905–1906 and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Kenyon Cox. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Kenyon Cox.

Its dimensions are

36.2 × 21.6 cm (14 1/4 × 8 1/2 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite, lower center: Kenyon Cox

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, upper right: Progress of Civilization/ Iowa State Capitol/ KC

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for "Commerce," "The Progress of Civilization: The Forge, Commerce, and Education" State Capitol, Des Moines, IA; Kenyon Cox (American, 1856–1919); USA; graphite on paper; 36.2 × 21.6 cm (14 1/4 × 8 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Kenyon Cox; 1923-6-34

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