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Drawing, Cloudy sky, full moon

This is a Drawing. It was created by Frederic Edwin Church. It is dated possibly 1865–66 and we acquired it in 1917. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Louis P. Church. It is credited Gift of Louis P. Church.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Cloudy sky, full moon; Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900); USA; Gift of Louis P. Church; 1917-4-1173-a

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