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Print, Summit of the Sierras

This is a Print. It was created by Thomas Moran and engraved by W[illiam?] Roberts. It is dated 1874 and we acquired it in 1945. Its medium is wood engraving on cream wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Gilbert White Rose and Henry Martin Rose II. It is credited Gift of Gilbert White Rose and Henry Martin Rose II.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27 x 20.3 cm (10 5/8 in. x 8 in.)

It is signed

Signed in plate, lower right: TMoran; lower left: ROBERTS Sc.

It is inscribed

Inscribed in plate, lower margin: SUMMIT OF THE SIERRAS.

Cite this object as

Print, Summit of the Sierras; Thomas Moran (American, b. Britain, 1837–1926); Engraved by W[illiam?] Roberts; England and United States; wood engraving on cream wove paper; H x W: 27 x 20.3 cm (10 5/8 in. x 8 in.); Gift of Gilbert White Rose and Henry Martin Rose II; 1945-69-5193

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