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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Study for a Book Cover with Classical Head, 1940–1945

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1940–1945 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is white chalk, brush and gouache on 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

25.5 × 18 cm (10 1/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in white chalk, at bottom right: E. McKnight Kauffer [partially underlined]

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for a Book Cover with Classical Head, 1940–1945; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; white chalk, brush and gouache on paper; 25.5 × 18 cm (10 1/16 × 7 1/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-840

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