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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1940

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Study of a Figure with Eye and Telescope

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer and made for (as the client) Gas Light and Coke Company. It is dated ca. 1935 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Kristina Parsons and Mrs. Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

Its dimensions are

25.4 × 20.9 cm (10 in. × 8 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Figure with Eye and Telescope; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); Client: Gas Light and Coke Company; USA; graphite on paper; 25.4 × 20.9 cm (10 in. × 8 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-915

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