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Drawing, Study for a Motif with Rook and Glove

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1936 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, brush and black gouache on thin 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

4 × 3.8 cm (1 9/16 × 1 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for a Motif with Rook and Glove; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, brush and black gouache on thin paper; 4 × 3.8 cm (1 9/16 × 1 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-872

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