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Drawing, Moran's Point, Yellowstone Canyon

This is a Drawing. It was created by Thomas Moran. It is dated July 31, 1892 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is graphite on cream-colored 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

24.8 x 32.5 cm. (9 3/4 x 12 x 13/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed and dated in graphite, lower left: July 31st, 1892. T.M.

It is inscribed

Recto: Inscribed in graphite, lower left: Moran's Point, Yellowstone Can[y]on, July 31st, 1892. T. M. Verso: Inscribed in graphite ?: No. 278.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Moran's Point, Yellowstone Canyon; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); USA; graphite on cream-colored paper; 24.8 x 32.5 cm. (9 3/4 x 12 x 13/16 in.); Gift of Thomas Moran; 1917-17-51

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