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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1938

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Two Studies for a Motif with Lightbulb

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1935–1938 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, black and red crayon on thin paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

Its dimensions are

28.3 × 22.5 cm (11 1/8 × 8 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Two Studies for a Motif with Lightbulb; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, black and red crayon on thin paper; 28.3 × 22.5 cm (11 1/8 × 8 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-947

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