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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1937

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Six Studies for Various Motifs

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1935–1937 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, brush and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

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

Its dimensions are

18.3 × 18.6 cm (7 3/16 × 7 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Six Studies for Various Motifs; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, brush and watercolor on paper; 18.3 × 18.6 cm (7 3/16 × 7 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-921

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