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Object Timeline

1911

  • Work on this object began.

1957

  • We acquired this object.

2016

2019

2024

  • You found it!

Drawing, "What is this bill? Give it me to look at."

This is a Drawing. It was created by John French Sloan. It is dated 1911 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is charcoal, brush and gray wash on wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by F. Elizabeth De Voy. It is credited Gift of F. Elizabeth De Voy.

Its dimensions are

47.6 × 33 cm (18 3/4 × 13 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped in black, lower right on margin (Lugt 457e): Cooper Union Museum New York

It is signed

Signed in charcoal, lower left: John Sloan - 11-

It is inscribed

Inscribed in ink, upper margin: The Count's Millions - Gaboriau - "Give it me to look at." B.2088

Cite this object as

Drawing, "What is this bill? Give it me to look at."; John French Sloan (American, 1871 – 1951); USA; charcoal, brush and gray wash on wove paper; 47.6 × 33 cm (18 3/4 × 13 in.); Gift of F. Elizabeth De Voy; 1957-58-21

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