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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Study for an Abstract Fish

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1935–1939 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, crayon on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

Its dimensions are

7 × 9.9 cm (2 3/4 × 3 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, at lower right corner: FISH

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for an Abstract Fish; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, crayon on paper; 7 × 9.9 cm (2 3/4 × 3 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-984

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