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Drawing, Flower Studies (Four Designs for Circular Ornaments)

This is a drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated 1880–90 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is recto: brush and watercolor, graphite on beige laid paper verso: graphite on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Samuel Colman. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman.

Its dimensions are

24.5 x 32.3 cm (9 5/8 x 12 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Flower Studies (Four Designs for Circular Ornaments); Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; recto: brush and watercolor, graphite on beige laid paper verso: graphite on paper; 24.5 x 32.3 cm (9 5/8 x 12 11/16 in.) ; Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-76

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