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Drawing, Sketches from Narragensett, Rhode Island.

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated 1871 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is brush and watercolor, white gouache, pen and brown ink, graphite on grey 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

Overall: 18.7 x 11.6 cm (7 3/8 x 4 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Sketches from Narragensett, Rhode Island.; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; brush and watercolor, white gouache, pen and brown ink, graphite on grey paper; Overall: 18.7 x 11.6 cm (7 3/8 x 4 9/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-19

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