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1906

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Drawing, Seated Woman in Profile, January 13, 1906

This is a Drawing. It was created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken. It is dated January 13, 1906 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is pastel on grey paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert I. Aitken. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken.

Its dimensions are

23 × 12 cm (9 1/16 × 4 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in red pastel, upper center: Jan 13 - 1906 – Paris – from life

Cite this object as

Drawing, Seated Woman in Profile, January 13, 1906; Robert Ingersoll Aitken (American, 1878–1949); USA; pastel on grey paper; 23 × 12 cm (9 1/16 × 4 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken; 1959-87-15

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