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Drawing, Study of Siena Cathedral

This is a drawing. It was created by Walter Shirlaw. It is dated ca. 1872 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is graphite and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Walter Shirlaw. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw.

Its dimensions are

29.3 × 22.9 cm (11 9/16 × 9 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: "Study Siena Cathedral"; upper center: "12"

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of Siena Cathedral; Walter Shirlaw (American, b. Scotland, 1838–1909); USA; graphite and watercolor on paper; 29.3 × 22.9 cm (11 9/16 × 9 in.); Gift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw; 1912-16-106

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