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Drawing, Nicholas Murray Butler, Figure Study for Columbia University Mural, December 27, 1940

This is a Drawing. It was created by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated December 27, 1940 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is pastel on grey paper, laid down. 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

42.8 × 22.7 cm (16 7/8 × 8 15/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite, lower right: GRIFFITH BAILY COALE-12.27.'40

Cite this object as

Drawing, Nicholas Murray Butler, Figure Study for Columbia University Mural, December 27, 1940; Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; pastel on grey paper, laid down; 42.8 × 22.7 cm (16 7/8 × 8 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-49

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