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1932

  • Work on this object began.

1942

  • Work on this object ended.

1962

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Mural Study for "Jonah and the Whale"

This is a Drawing. It was created by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated ca. 1937 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is brush and oil paint on canvas. 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

30.6 × 43.9 cm (12 1/16 × 17 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Mural Study for "Jonah and the Whale"; Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; brush and oil paint on canvas; 30.6 × 43.9 cm (12 1/16 × 17 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-31

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