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Drawing, Figure studies by the surf

This is a Drawing. It was created by Frederic Edwin Church. It is dated possibly 1857–58 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, Figure studies by the surf; Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900); USA; Gift of Louis P. Church; 1917-4-1309-b

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