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1945

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Study for The Metamorphosis

This is a Drawing. It was designed by E. McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1945–1950 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is black crayon on white paper. 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

26.8 × 20.8 cm (10 9/16 × 8 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for The Metamorphosis; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; black crayon on white paper; 26.8 × 20.8 cm (10 9/16 × 8 3/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-757

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