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Drawing, Study of a Cow's Legs

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated ca. 1871 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is pen and brown ink, 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

23.9 × 19.3 cm (9 7/16 × 7 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Cow's Legs; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; pen and brown ink, graphite on paper; 23.9 × 19.3 cm (9 7/16 × 7 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-69

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