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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Study of an Abstract Composition with Circle and Four Dark Lines, 1940–1950

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1940–1950 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, brush and gouache on pressed 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

38 × 35.3 cm (14 15/16 × 13 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of an Abstract Composition with Circle and Four Dark Lines, 1940–1950; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, brush and gouache on pressed paper; 38 × 35.3 cm (14 15/16 × 13 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-970

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