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1904

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1957

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, To Explore by that Cheerless Illumination for Leaks

This is a Drawing. It was created by Frank Walter Taylor. It is dated 1904 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is black crayon, brush with black and grey watercolors, with white heightening, on illustration board. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by F. Elizabeth De Voy. It is credited Gift of F. Elizabeth De Voy.

Its dimensions are

Sheet: 44.4 x 30.6 cm (17 1/2 x 12 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, To Explore by that Cheerless Illumination for Leaks; Frank Walter Taylor; USA; black crayon, brush with black and grey watercolors, with white heightening, on illustration board; Sheet: 44.4 x 30.6 cm (17 1/2 x 12 1/16 in.); Gift of F. Elizabeth De Voy; 1957-58-15

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