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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1938

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Study of a Hand, 1935–1938

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is dated 1935–1938 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite on thin paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Edward McKnight Kauffer. It is credited Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer.

Its dimensions are

28.3 × 22.2 cm (11 1/8 × 8 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Hand, 1935–1938; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; graphite on thin paper; 28.3 × 22.2 cm (11 1/8 × 8 3/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-945

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