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Portrait study of Robert McLean
Portrait study of Robert McLean

Portrait study of Robert McLean

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Object Details

Title:
Portrait study of Robert McLean
Date:
Date unknown
Artist:
Medium:
Black and white pastel on on light orange paper with framing lines in black pastel under framing mat of beige paper on board
Dimensions
23 1/4 x 2 1/8 in.
Classification
Drawings-watercolors
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 2015
Description

[lower right of light orange paper in red ink]: stamped monogram initials / stamped signature; [verso in black ink]: Robert McLeane [sic], owner of / The Philadelphia BulletinMcLean was the long-time publisher of the Philadelphia Bulletin, which his father William purchased in 1895.

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