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Drawing, Oxalis, Zinnia, and Potato Blossom, East Hampton, July 6, 1889

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated July 6, 1889 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is brush and watercolor, graphite on cream paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel Colman. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman.

Its dimensions are

39.5 × 28.7 cm (15 9/16 × 11 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower center: "Oxalis. / East Hampton / July 6th 1889" [?]; right center: "Zinnia"; lower right: "Pink"; lower left: "Potato Blossom–"; lower left: "over"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Oxalis, Zinnia, and Potato Blossom, East Hampton, July 6, 1889; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; brush and watercolor, graphite on cream paper; 39.5 × 28.7 cm (15 9/16 × 11 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-94

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