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Study for the "Drafting of the Covenant of the League of Nations" mural within an architectural setting
Study for the "Drafting of the Covenant of the League of Nations" mural within an architectural setting

Study for the "Drafting of the Covenant of the League of Nations" mural within an architectural setting

League of Nations
,
Geneva, Switzerland

Object Details

Title:
Study for the "Drafting of the Covenant of the League of Nations" mural within an architectural setting
Date:
Date unknown
Artist:
Medium:
Graphite on paper with grid in graphite
Dimensions
19 1/8 x 24 1/2 in.
Classification
No items found.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 2015
Description

[top center of architectural frame in graphite]: The Miracle of Geneva; [bottom center of architectural frame in graphite]: To The Counsellors of Peace is Joy; [below architectural frame at right in red ink]: stamped signatureThis study includes the Glass Room of the Palais Wilson, Geneva. The building served as the League of Nations headquarters until 1936.

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