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1918

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1998

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Painting, Sandy Beach with Breakers, ca. 1869

This is a Painting. It was created by Winslow Homer. It is dated ca. 1869 and we acquired it in 1918. Its medium is brush and oil paint on canvas. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles Savage Homer Jr.. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles Savage Homer, Jr..

Its dimensions are

26 x 55.1 cm (10 1/4 x 21 11/16 in.)

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Painting, Sandy Beach with Breakers, ca. 1869; Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); USA; brush and oil paint on canvas; 26 x 55.1 cm (10 1/4 x 21 11/16 in.) ; Gift of Mrs. Charles Savage Homer, Jr.; 1918-20-8

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