Object Timeline

1930

  • Work on this object began.

1932

  • Work on this object ended.

1956

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Drawing, The Rise of Rome: Heads of Seven Emperors

This is a drawing. It was designed by Gustav Boerg Jensen. It is dated 1930–32 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is graphite pencil. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Ellen Gustav Jensen.

Its dimensions are

34.2 x 42.5 cm (13 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, The Rise of Rome: Heads of Seven Emperors; Designed by Gustav Boerg Jensen (Danish, 1898 – 1954); USA; graphite pencil; 34.2 x 42.5 cm (13 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.); Gift of Ellen Gustav Jensen; 1956-47-21

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