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1931

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1941

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1963

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Drawing, Study of an Abstract Composition

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated ca. 1936 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is charcoal, white chalk on white paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Marion Dorn Kauffer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

Its dimensions are

33 × 25.4 cm (13 × 10 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of an Abstract Composition; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; charcoal, white chalk on white paper; 33 × 25.4 cm (13 × 10 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-752

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