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Edmund J. Sullivan
1869-1933
Sketch of a Sower With Birds
Brown ink on paper.
5 x 8 inches (127 x 203 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.1733
Notes: 

Title devised by cataloger.

Inscription: 

Draft of letter on verso in the artist's hand, dated "May 8, 1920", and addressed to "My Dear Albert", concerning the preparation of an enclosed report; with a portion of the text is rendered partially illegible due to bleed through from recto.

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

Rough sketch shows a man sowing seed in a field, followed by a flock of birds in his wake.

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Sullivan, Edmund J.
School: 
British
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Modern and Contemporary Drawings