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Drawing, Drapery Study for "Jacob Wrestling with the Angel", 1886

This is a Drawing. It was created by Kenyon Cox. It is dated 1886 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is black chalk on cream laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Allyn Cox. It is credited Gift of Allyn Cox.

Its dimensions are

61.2 × 47.1 cm (24 1/8 × 18 9/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: "Jacob & The Angel"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Drapery Study for "Jacob Wrestling with the Angel", 1886; Kenyon Cox (American, 1856–1919); USA; black chalk on cream laid paper; 61.2 × 47.1 cm (24 1/8 × 18 9/16 in.); Gift of Allyn Cox; 1960-83-183

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