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1950

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1970

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Drawing, John Elsesser in Profile, Facing Left, 1950–70

This is a Drawing. It is dated 1950–70 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is graphite on tracing paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Mr. Eric and Mrs. Sylvia Elsesser, The Trude Guermonprez Archives.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 30.2 × 22.5 cm (11 7/8 × 8 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, John Elsesser in Profile, Facing Left, 1950–70; USA; graphite on tracing paper; H x W: 30.2 × 22.5 cm (11 7/8 × 8 7/8 in.); Gift of Mr. Eric and Mrs. Sylvia Elsesser, The Trude Guermonprez Archives; 1993-121-105-a

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