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Study of Violet Oakley's library interior with the bust of nymph Clytie on top of bookshelf
Study of Violet Oakley's library interior with the bust of nymph Clytie on top of bookshelf

Study of Violet Oakley's library interior with the bust of nymph Clytie on top of bookshelf

Architectural Studies
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Object Details

Title:
Study of Violet Oakley's library interior with the bust of nymph Clytie on top of bookshelf
Date:
Date unknown
Artist:
Medium:
White pastel on black paper
Dimensions
13 x 10 in.
Classification
Drawings-watercolors
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 2015
Description

[verso in graphite]: "Joseph Green / Lester" / memorial library (VO joke / since she gave her / a large bookcase!

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