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1915

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1960

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Sketch of Two Female Heads for Chinese Figure in "The Marriage of the Atlantic and Pacific," Mural in the Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison, WI

This is a Drawing. It was created by Kenyon Cox. It is dated 1915 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Allyn Cox. It is credited Gift of Allyn Cox.

Its dimensions are

22.9 x 15.2 cm (9 x 6 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, center right: red- white border; lower right: Kilten[?] faces. Brows high arched, wide / apart, not high at outside. / Collar close - different color from rest / of costume -

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketch of Two Female Heads for Chinese Figure in "The Marriage of the Atlantic and Pacific," Mural in the Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison, WI; Kenyon Cox (American, 1856–1919); USA; graphite on paper; 22.9 x 15.2 cm (9 x 6 in.); Gift of Allyn Cox; 1960-83-3

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