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Sketch of Two Books

A work made of graphite, with smudging on tan wove paper.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of graphite, with smudging on tan wove paper.

Date:

n.d.

Artist:

William Michael Harnett
American, born Ireland, 1848-1892

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

William Michael Harnett

Title

Sketch of Two Books

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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Artist's working dates 1868–1892

Medium

Graphite, with smudging on tan wove paper

Dimensions

6.6 × 14.1 cm (2 5/8 × 5 9/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Frederick W. Renshaw

Reference Number

2001.143

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