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Preliminary Design for the Elevation of the Rotunda of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library

New York, ca. 1904

Graphite, watercolor, and tempera, on tracing paper.

8 1/8 x 9 inches (206 x 229 mm)

Gift of Mr. Walker O. Cain in honor of Charles Ryskamp on his 10th anniversary as Director.

1979.33:11

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The draughtsman is possibly August Reuling.

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Office of McKim, Mead & White; Walker O. Cain, New York.

Associated names:

Reuling, August, 1884-1966, draftsman.
Cain, Walker O., 1915-1993, former owner.

Bibliography:

Ryskamp, Charles, ed. Nineteenth Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1978-1980. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1981, p. 203.

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