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Drawing, The Bad Lands of Dakota

This is a Drawing. It was created by Thomas Moran. It is dated August 4, 1892 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is graphite on 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

19.8 x 25 cm (7 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: [Q] ueen Anne

It is signed

Signed with initials in graphite, above left: ... T. M.; and dated in graphite ?, lower right: Aug. 4th 1892.

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, abover left: The Bad Lands of Dakota / Distance elongated by mirage/ trees on ege of pool T. M.; and again in lower right corner: Aug. 4th 1892.

Cite this object as

Drawing, The Bad Lands of Dakota; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); USA; graphite on paper; 19.8 x 25 cm (7 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.); Gift of Thomas Moran; 1917-17-66

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