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1919

  • Work on this object began.

1953

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Acanthus leaf: from a cast

This is a Drawing. It was created by Esther Silver and student at Cooper Union Art School. It is dated 1919 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is sepia wash on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Cooper Union Art School. It is credited Gift of Cooper Union Art School.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 47.5 × 34.1 cm (18 11/16 × 13 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Acanthus leaf: from a cast; Esther Silver; Student at Cooper Union Art School; USA; sepia wash on paper; H x diam.: 47.5 × 34.1 cm (18 11/16 × 13 7/16 in.); Gift of Cooper Union Art School; 1953-31-21

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