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1942

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Drawing, Study for Justice and Mercy, The Kiss of Righteousnes and Peace, April 11, 1878

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated April 11, 1878 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

25.1 × 35.3 cm (9 7/8 × 13 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: for / Justice & Mercy / The Kiss of Righteousness[?] / & Peace - / April 11. 78 / Ps 85-10v.[?]

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for Justice and Mercy, The Kiss of Righteousnes and Peace, April 11, 1878; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on paper; 25.1 × 35.3 cm (9 7/8 × 13 7/8 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-432

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