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1997

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2024

2025

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Drawing, Preparatory drawing for "Dersu Uzala: The Ravens - An Omen"

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Archie Brennan. It is dated ca. 1997 and we acquired it in 2024. Its medium is graphite and charcoal on white wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Jesse McFadden-Brennan, Jane Brennan, Sara Brennan and Christine Humphrys. It is credited Gift of the artist's children.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 94.5 × 63.5 cm (37 3/16 in. × 25 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Preparatory drawing for "Dersu Uzala: The Ravens - An Omen"; Designed by Archie Brennan; graphite and charcoal on white wove paper; H x W: 94.5 × 63.5 cm (37 3/16 in. × 25 in.); Gift of the artist's children; 2024-25-18

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