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Drawing, Study 103

This is a Drawing. It was designed by John De Cesare. It is dated March 10, 1953 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is color pencil, graphite on cream wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

Motifs extracted from Study 102 formed the basis of this design for a sculptural or painted architectural decoration.

This object was donated by Estate of John De Cesare. It is credited Gift of the Estate of John De Cesare.

Its dimensions are

45.7 × 61.1 cm (18 in. × 24 1/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, at bottom: Variations on Eight Themes by GF c#12 Subject T#3 John De Cesare Study #103 GF 1929-1949 / (3-10-53) Scale - Half Full Size

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study 103; Designed by John De Cesare (American, b. Italy, 1890–1972); USA; color pencil, graphite on cream wove paper; 45.7 × 61.1 cm (18 in. × 24 1/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of John De Cesare; 1982-25-38

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