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1931

  • Work on this object began.

1941

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Portrait Study

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated ca. 1936 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is black and white pastels on cream-colored paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale.

Its dimensions are

41.5 × 24.7 cm (16 5/16 × 9 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Portrait Study; Designed by Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; black and white pastels on cream-colored paper; 41.5 × 24.7 cm (16 5/16 × 9 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-19

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