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1942

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2016

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Drawing, Sketch for Portrait of Earl of Carlisle

This is a Drawing. It was created by Daniel Huntington. It is dated 1852 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

30.8 × 21.7 cm (12 1/8 × 8 9/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: Robes of / Earl of Carlisle for portrait; lower right: Earls robe / from model -; additional color notes on garment. Verso: Inscribed in graphite, lower right: for Mrs. Betts

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketch for Portrait of Earl of Carlisle; Daniel Huntington (American, 1816–1906); USA; graphite on paper; 30.8 × 21.7 cm (12 1/8 × 8 9/16 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1942-50-686

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