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British School
19th century
Study of Light and Shadow. Verso: Cloud Study
Graphite on paper.
10 x 16 5/8 inches (254 x 423 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.837
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Watermark: none.

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Drawing on verso inscribed, "Plain part faintest dusky blue, the light clouds warmish grey with yellowish lights-the dark cloud purplish grey."

Provenance: 
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary: 

Drawing of with light and shadow with rooftop topped by clouds or smoke; two anatomical sketches of a human leg from the knee down at left; study of clouds on verso.

Associated names: 

Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.

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