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Drawing, Study of Irises

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Sophia L. Crownfield. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is brush and watercolor on grey paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney. It is credited Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney.

Its dimensions are

45.6 × 30.5 cm (17 15/16 × 12 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of Irises; Designed by Sophia L. Crownfield (American, 1862–1929); USA; brush and watercolor on grey paper; 45.6 × 30.5 cm (17 15/16 × 12 in.); Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney; 1937-59-39

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Sophia Crownfield: Drawn from Nature.

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