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1940

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1962

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Drawing, Provost Frank D. Fackenthal, Portrait Study for Columbia University Mural

This is a Drawing. It was created by Griffiths Baily Coale. It is dated January 22, 1940 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is pastel on grey paper, laid down on cardboard. 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

20.1 × 16 cm (7 15/16 × 6 5/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in graphite with initials, lower right: G.B.C. Jan 22 1940

Cite this object as

Drawing, Provost Frank D. Fackenthal, Portrait Study for Columbia University Mural; Griffiths Baily Coale (American, 1890–1950); USA; pastel on grey paper, laid down on cardboard; 20.1 × 16 cm (7 15/16 × 6 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Griffith Baily Coale; 1962-135-77

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