Object Timeline

1916

  • Work on this object began.

1926

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Portrait of an Indian

This is a Drawing. It was created by Eugene Higgins. It is dated ca. 1921 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is black and red crayon on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Alpheus Cole. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Alpheus Cole.

Its dimensions are

26.8 × 20.7 cm (10 9/16 × 8 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Portrait of an Indian; Eugene Higgins (1874 – 1958); USA; black and red crayon on paper; 26.8 × 20.7 cm (10 9/16 × 8 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Alpheus Cole; 1962-136-2

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