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1942

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2016

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Drawing, Figure Study for "Communion of the Sick"

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated 1844–45 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite, white chalk on cream wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

31.2 x 44.8 cm (12 5/16 x 17 5/8 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite with initials, lower right: DH. Rome

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: Study for Communion of the Sick

Cite this object as

Drawing, Figure Study for "Communion of the Sick"; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite, white chalk on cream wove paper; 31.2 x 44.8 cm (12 5/16 x 17 5/8 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-118

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