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1931

  • Work on this object began.

1941

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Portrait of Benjamin Nicoll, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Courtland Nicoll

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated ca. 1936 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is brush and oil paint on glazed linen. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale.

Its dimensions are

26.5 × 22.8 cm (10 7/16 × 9 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Portrait of Benjamin Nicoll, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Courtland Nicoll; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; brush and oil paint on glazed linen; 26.5 × 22.8 cm (10 7/16 × 9 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-18

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