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Drawing (USA)

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Simon Lissim. We acquired it in 1972. Its medium is brush and gouache, graphite on tracing paper wrapped over board. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Simon Lissim. It is credited Gift of Simon Lissim.

Its dimensions are

51.4 x 30 cm (20 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing (USA); Designed by Simon Lissim (American, b. Kiev, Russia, 1900–1981); brush and gouache, graphite on tracing paper wrapped over board; 51.4 x 30 cm (20 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.); Gift of Simon Lissim; 1972-55-5

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