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Drawing, The Chariot of the Sun Fantasy, probably 1868–69

This is a Drawing. It was created by Frederic Edwin Church. It is dated probably 1868–69 and we acquired it in 1917. Its medium is brush and oil on tan paperboard. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Louis P. Church. It is credited Gift of Louis P. Church .

Its dimensions are

32.8 × 29.6 cm (12 15/16 × 11 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Stamped in brown ink, verso center: L.457e

Cite this object as

Drawing, The Chariot of the Sun Fantasy, probably 1868–69; Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900); USA; brush and oil on tan paperboard; 32.8 × 29.6 cm (12 15/16 × 11 5/8 in.); Gift of Louis P. Church ; 1917-4-1326

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