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1916

  • Work on this object began.

1926

  • Work on this object ended.

1959

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Studies for an Equestrian Statue

This is a Drawing. It was created by Robert Ingersoll Aitken. It is dated ca. 1921 and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is red chalk on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Robert I. Aitken. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken.

Its dimensions are

15.3 × 23 cm (6 in. × 9 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Studies for an Equestrian Statue; Robert Ingersoll Aitken (American, 1878–1949); USA; red chalk on paper; 15.3 × 23 cm (6 in. × 9 1/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Robert I. Aitken; 1959-87-35

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