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Drawing, The left forearm of a woman holding a book

This is a Drawing. It is dated 1850–1900 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is black crayon and white heightenings on paper that has been colored grey. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 18.1 × 8 cm (7 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: P[..0?]

Cite this object as

Drawing, The left forearm of a woman holding a book; Italy; black crayon and white heightenings on paper that has been colored grey; H x W: 18.1 × 8 cm (7 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-2774

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