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Drawing, American Plains with Mountain Range in the Distance

This is a Drawing. It was created by Thomas Moran. It is dated before 1872 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is graphite, brush and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Thomas Moran. It is credited Gift of Thomas Moran.

Its dimensions are

19.1 x 12.3 cm (7 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, American Plains with Mountain Range in the Distance; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); USA; graphite, brush and watercolor on paper; 19.1 x 12.3 cm (7 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.); Gift of Thomas Moran; 1917-17-15-a

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