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1904

  • Work on this object began.

1960

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Drawing, Preliminary Sketch for Lunette, "Justice Enthroned Between Law and Order" (1st version), Mural in the Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul, MN

This is a Drawing. It was created by Kenyon Cox. It is dated 1904 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Allyn Cox. It is credited Gift of Allyn Cox.

Its dimensions are

25.5 × 40.5 cm (10 1/16 × 15 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Watermark: Egyptian Linen Geo. B. Hare and Co.

Cite this object as

Drawing, Preliminary Sketch for Lunette, "Justice Enthroned Between Law and Order" (1st version), Mural in the Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul, MN; Kenyon Cox (American, 1856–1919); USA; graphite on paper; 25.5 × 40.5 cm (10 1/16 × 15 15/16 in.); Gift of Allyn Cox; 1960-83-49

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