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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

1947

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Bride and Groom Walking Under Crossed Swords

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Christina Malman and made for (as the client) The New Yorker Magazine. It is dated ca. 1940 and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is pen and ink, brush and ink on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Christina Malman. It is credited Gift of Christina Malman.

Its dimensions are

47.7 x 36.2 cm (18 3/4 x 14 1/4 in.)

It is signed

Signed in white, lower right border: Malman.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Bride and Groom Walking Under Crossed Swords; Designed by Christina Malman (American, b. England, 1911–1959); Client: The New Yorker Magazine; USA; pen and ink, brush and ink on paper; 47.7 x 36.2 cm (18 3/4 x 14 1/4 in.); Gift of Christina Malman; 1947-110-12

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