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1920

  • Work on this object began.

1965

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Beach Scene, California, mid-20th century

This is a Drawing. It was created by Bea Evan. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1965. Its medium is brush and watercolor, graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Bea Evan. It is credited Gift of Bea Evan.

It is signed

Signed in graphite, lower right: Bea Evan

Cite this object as

Drawing, Beach Scene, California, mid-20th century; Bea Evan (American, 1902 - 1985); USA; brush and watercolor, graphite on paper; Gift of Bea Evan; 1965-28-27

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