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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 of a Figure with Raised Fist

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 on black 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

31.6 × 24.2 cm (12 7/16 × 9 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribedin white chalk, at bottom left: 4 / 299 / 377 [large space] 452 / P. L. H.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Figure with Raised Fist; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; white chalk on black paper; 31.6 × 24.2 cm (12 7/16 × 9 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-843

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