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Drawing, Geyser, Excelsior, Yellowstone Park

This is a Drawing. It was created by Thomas Moran. It is dated July 29, 1892 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is graphite on cream-colored paper.. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Thomas Moran. It is credited Gift of Thomas Moran.

Its dimensions are

12 x 17.5 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.)

It is signed

Signed with initials and dated in graphite, upper right: July 29 T. M.

It is inscribed

Recto: Inscribed in graphite, upper right: Excelsior. Geyser. Verso: Inscribed in ?: No. 218.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Geyser, Excelsior, Yellowstone Park; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); USA; graphite on cream-colored paper.; 12 x 17.5 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.); Gift of Thomas Moran; 1917-17-57

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