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1938

  • Work on this object began.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

1999

  • We acquired this object.

2012

2015

2025

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Drawing (USA)

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Lydia Van Gelder. It is dated 1938–39 and we acquired it in 1999. Its medium is brush and watercolor, graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Lydia Van Gelder. It is credited Gift of Lydia Van Gelder.

Its dimensions are

(irregular): 27.8 x 15.8 cm (10 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in black watercolor, lower right: Panel finished / 1’ x 6 ½’

Cite this object as

Drawing (USA); Designed by Lydia Van Gelder (American, 1911–2012); brush and watercolor, graphite on paper; (irregular): 27.8 x 15.8 cm (10 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.); Gift of Lydia Van Gelder; 1999-49-5

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