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1935

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1963

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Drawing, Study for a Book Cover, "5 On Revolutionary Art"

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer and published by Wishart Limited. It is dated 1935 and we acquired it in 1963. Its medium is graphite, brush and pink, black gouache on cream 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

19 × 10.8 cm (7 1/2 × 4 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study for a Book Cover, "5 On Revolutionary Art"; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); Published by Wishart Limited; USA; graphite, brush and pink, black gouache on cream paper; 19 × 10.8 cm (7 1/2 × 4 1/4 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-1114

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