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Drawing, Fragment of Temple of Vesta

This is a Drawing. It was created by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated ca. 1872 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is black crayon on wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Walter Shirlaw. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw.

It is signed

Signed in black crayon, upper right: "Walter Shirlaw N.A."

It is inscribed

Inscribed in black crayon, upper right corner: "Fragment Temple of Vesta"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Fragment of Temple of Vesta; Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; black crayon on wove paper; Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw; 1912-16-45

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