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Drawing, Study of a Hand

This is a Drawing. It was created by Leon Dabo. It is dated 1881–92 and we acquired it in 1961. Its medium is charcoal on cream laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Leon Dabo.

Its dimensions are

25.7 x 37.2 cm (10 1/8 x 14 5/8 in.), irregular

It is signed

Signed in blue ink with monogram: mark of artist.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Hand; Leon Dabo (1868–1960); USA; charcoal on cream laid paper; 25.7 x 37.2 cm (10 1/8 x 14 5/8 in.), irregular; 1961-5-3

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