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Drawing, Study of Tree

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated March 14, 1892 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is graphite, pen and brown ink, brush and watercolor wash on cream paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel Colman. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman.

Its dimensions are

18.4 × 11.1 cm (7 1/4 × 4 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite: Old Willow / Mexico / Mch 14 1892

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of Tree; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; graphite, pen and brown ink, brush and watercolor wash on cream paper; 18.4 × 11.1 cm (7 1/4 × 4 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-25-b

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