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1948

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Drawing, Wall Decoration, Blue (South) Drawing Room, 1815–22

This is a Drawing. It was architect: Frederick Crace and made for (as the client) George IV, King of England. It is dated 1815–22 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is brush and watercolor over graphite on white wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

11 x 9.3 cm (4 5/16 x 3 11/16 in.) Mat: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Wall Decoration, Blue (South) Drawing Room, 1815–22; Architect: Frederick Crace (English, 1779–1859); Client: George IV, King of England; England; brush and watercolor over graphite on white wove paper; 11 x 9.3 cm (4 5/16 x 3 11/16 in.) Mat: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1948-40-62

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