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1939

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1962

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2015

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Drawing, Study for "Ariel" Mural on Facade of Crosley Building, New York World's Fair

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is brush and oil paint on composition board. 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

Frame: 55.4 × 46.8 cm (21 13/16 × 18 7/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite with initials, lower right: G.B.C.-N.Y.W.F.'39

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for "Ariel" Mural on Facade of Crosley Building, New York World's Fair; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; brush and oil paint on composition board; Frame: 55.4 × 46.8 cm (21 13/16 × 18 7/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-74

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