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1916

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Composition Study for "Tradition"

This is a Drawing. It was created by Kenyon Cox. It is dated 1916 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is graphite on tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Allyn Cox. It is credited Gift of Allyn Cox.

Its dimensions are

43.1 × 61.1 cm (16 15/16 × 24 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Composition Study for "Tradition"; Kenyon Cox (American, 1856–1919); USA; graphite on tracing paper; 43.1 × 61.1 cm (16 15/16 × 24 1/16 in.); Gift of Allyn Cox; 1960-83-70

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