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1948

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1963

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Drawing, Study of a Bust with Yellow Turban

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated August 1948 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is brush and gouache, graphite 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

42.2 × 29.1 cm (16 5/8 × 11 7/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in brush and black ink, lower right: Sketch by E. McKnight Kauffer / 8/48 [encircled]

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Bust with Yellow Turban; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; brush and gouache, graphite on paper; 42.2 × 29.1 cm (16 5/8 × 11 7/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-975

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