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1942

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Drawing, Banana Plant, ca. 1885

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated ca. 1885 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite, pastel on grey 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

37.5 × 26.9 cm (14 3/4 × 10 9/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscription in black pastel with notes on colors, center right.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Banana Plant, ca. 1885; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite, pastel on grey paper; 37.5 × 26.9 cm (14 3/4 × 10 9/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-184

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