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Drawing, Study of a Cow's Head, Farmington

This is a Drawing. It was created by Samuel Colman. It is dated September 1, 1876 and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is brush and oil paint on canvas. 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

28.1 × 40.7 cm (11 1/16 × 16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inscribed in graphite, lower left: Farmington Sept 1st 1876 -

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of a Cow's Head, Farmington; Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920); USA; brush and oil paint on canvas; 28.1 × 40.7 cm (11 1/16 × 16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Samuel Colman; 1939-85-36-b

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