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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1938

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Study for an Abstract Face

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1930–1938 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, pastel on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

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

Its dimensions are

35.3 × 30 cm (13 7/8 × 11 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for an Abstract Face; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, pastel on paper; 35.3 × 30 cm (13 7/8 × 11 13/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-791

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