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1942

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Drawing, Classical Figure

This is a Drawing. It was created by Henry Kirke Brown. It is dated 1843 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is pen and ink, graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

51.5 × 31.5 cm (20 1/4 × 12 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: FABRIANO

It is inscribed

Inscribed by Huntington in graphite, lower center: Design by / Henry K. Brown / Rome 1843

Cite this object as

Drawing, Classical Figure; Henry Kirke Brown (American, 1814–1886); USA; pen and ink, graphite on paper; 51.5 × 31.5 cm (20 1/4 × 12 3/8 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-500

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