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Drawing, Study for Adora's House in the Country, Mary at Window

This is a Drawing. It was designed by E. McKnight Kauffer and written by Carl van Vechten and published by Alfred A. Knopf. It is dated 1929 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, brush and watercolor. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

Its dimensions are

33.6 × 25.1 cm (13 1/4 × 9 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for Adora's House in the Country, Mary at Window; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); Written by Carl van Vechten (American, 1880–1964); Published by Alfred A. Knopf; USA; graphite, brush and watercolor; 33.6 × 25.1 cm (13 1/4 × 9 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-317

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