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1946

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Drawing, Study for an Abstract Composition, May 27, 1946

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated May 27, 1946 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is brush and black and white gouache on paper, mounted on board. 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

25.5 × 20.3 cm (10 1/16 × 8 in.)

It is signed

Stamp in black ink, lower right of larger sheet: DESIGN BY / E. MCKNIGHT KAUFFER / [in pen and black ink, in script] 27/5/46

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for an Abstract Composition, May 27, 1946; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; brush and black and white gouache on paper, mounted on board; 25.5 × 20.3 cm (10 1/16 × 8 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-808

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