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Drawing, Clouds

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated July 11, 1855 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel Colman. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman.

Its dimensions are

7.7 × 12 cm (3 1/16 × 4 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower center: July 11th 55; lower left: Exquisit [?] shadows

Cite this object as

Drawing, Clouds; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; graphite on paper; 7.7 × 12 cm (3 1/16 × 4 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-44

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