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Drawing, Cavalry Soldier with Sword on Horseback

This is a Drawing. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated 1863 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is black chalk on tan wove paper [darkened], lined . It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Charles Savage Homer, Jr.. It is credited Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..

Its dimensions are

36.6 x 24.1 cm (14 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Cavalry Soldier with Sword on Horseback; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; black chalk on tan wove paper [darkened], lined ; 36.6 x 24.1 cm (14 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.); Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1912-12-107

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