Studies of Hands and Arms for: "Geology" Mural in Congressional Library, Washington

Draftsperson Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Mediumpencil, ink, cream paper, mounted on heavy cardboard

DimensionsImage: 15 × 12 in. (38.1 × 30.5 cm)
Support: 21 1/4 × 14 in. (54 × 35.6 cm)

ClassificationsDrawings, Pastels and Watercolors

DepartmentAmerican Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Walter Shirlaw (Florence M. Shirlaw)

Accession Number1913.72

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