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Sketch for Astronomy (MFA Rotunda)

Sketch for Astronomy (MFA Rotunda)

(American, 1856–1925)
1917–21
Medium/TechniqueCharcoal and blue pencil on paper
DimensionsSheet: 47.5 x 62.5 cm (18 11/16 x 24 5/8 in.)
Image: 37 cm (14 9/16 in) diameter
Credit LineGift of the artist for the benefit of the Museum School
Accession number21.2476
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDrawings
InscriptionsRecto in graphite pencil: l. r.: MFA 11.3.11 (Fox number); u. r.: circle with horoscope signs Verso in graphite pencil: u. r.: 12; in red pencil u. l.: 21.2476
ProvenanceThe artist, gift to MFA November 3, 1921
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