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Drawing, Two Children Asleep on the Grass, 1930–56

This is a Drawing. It was created by Christina Malman. It is dated 1930–56 and we acquired it in 1998. Its medium is brush and watercolor on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Just Lunning. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Just Lunning.

Its dimensions are

(irregular): 46.9 x 31.4 cm (18 7/16 x 12 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed, lower right: 3[?]865 [?]

Cite this object as

Drawing, Two Children Asleep on the Grass, 1930–56; Christina Malman (American, b. England, 1911–1959); USA; brush and watercolor on paper; (irregular): 46.9 x 31.4 cm (18 7/16 x 12 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Just Lunning; 1997-179-2

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