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1942

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Drawing, Drapery Study for "Communion of the Sick", 1844–45

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 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

30.2 x 44.2 cm (11 7/8 x 17 3/8 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite with initials, lower right: DH

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: for Communion of the Sick

Cite this object as

Drawing, Drapery Study for "Communion of the Sick", 1844–45; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on cream wove paper; 30.2 x 44.2 cm (11 7/8 x 17 3/8 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-129

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