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1925

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Drawing, Study of Azalea

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 gouache 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

51.3 × 64.5 cm (20 3/16 × 25 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in pen and ink, lower left center, near stem: S. L. Crownfield.; lower right corner: S. L. Crownfield; upper center: No. 18

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of Azalea; Designed by Sophia L. Crownfield (American, 1862–1929); USA; brush and gouache on grey paper; 51.3 × 64.5 cm (20 3/16 × 25 3/8 in.); Gift of Starling W. Childs and Ward Cheney; 1937-59-60

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