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Drawing, Study of foliage

This is a Drawing. It was created by William Trost Richards. It is dated June 12, 1861 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by National Academy of Design. It is credited Gift of the National Academy of Design from the Mrs. William T. Brewster Bequest.

Its dimensions are

11.8 × 22.3 cm (4 5/8 × 8 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower center: June 12 " 1861 --

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of foliage; William Trost Richards (American, 1833–1905); USA; graphite on paper; 11.8 × 22.3 cm (4 5/8 × 8 3/4 in.); Gift of the National Academy of Design from the Mrs. William T. Brewster Bequest; 1953-179-14

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