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Drawing, Study 153a, "Cradle Song," by Johannes Brahms
This is a Drawing. It was designed by John De Cesare. It is dated 1952–72 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is color pencil, graphite on cream wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.
This study contains two translations in outline form of the score of Brahms' "Cradle Song." The lamp post at the right side of the drawing is created from the forms of this visual score. Below the translations are design motifs which the artist created from the forms of specific measures.
This object was
donated by
Estate of John De Cesare.
It is credited Gift of the Estate of John De Cesare.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 35.4 × 42.5 cm (13 15/16 × 16 3/4 in.)
It is inscribed
Inscribed in graphite, bottom: 5-8-1968 / Johannes Brahms S153a-M17- Scale 3=1'0"-1 1/2"=1'0= T 3/4-TT 3/4-P3/4-TT3/8 P3/8-JdC-Cradle Song
Cite this object as
Drawing, Study 153a, "Cradle Song," by Johannes Brahms; Designed by John De Cesare (American, b. Italy, 1890–1972); USA; color pencil, graphite on cream wove paper; H x W: 35.4 × 42.5 cm (13 15/16 × 16 3/4 in.); Gift of the Estate of John De Cesare; 1982-25-104
