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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1938

  • Work on this object ended.

1963

  • We acquired this object.

2013

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2024

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Drawing, Study of an Ink Blot Composition

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 brush and black gouache on 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

27.6 × 21.5 cm (10 7/8 × 8 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Study of an Ink Blot Composition; Designed by Edward McKnight Kauffer (American, active England, 1890–1954); USA; brush and black gouache on paper; 27.6 × 21.5 cm (10 7/8 × 8 7/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. E. McKnight Kauffer; 1963-39-997

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