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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, Study for a Motif with Starry Hand

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, brush and gouache, photographic collage 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

24.3 × 21.1 cm (9 9/16 × 8 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for a Motif with Starry Hand; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite, brush and gouache, photographic collage on paper; 24.3 × 21.1 cm (9 9/16 × 8 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-961

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