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Dean Cornwell

The Letter

c. 1925

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  • Artist Dean Cornwell (American, 1892–1960)
  • Title The Letter
  • Date c. 1925
  • Medium Oil on paperboard
  • Dimensions framed | 37 5/16 x 33 3/16 x 2 1/4 in.
    unframed | 28 15/16 x 32 7/8 in.
  • Credit line Gift of Dr. Mark S. Gold, 1985
  • Object number WU 1985.18.1

1985
Dr. Mark S. Gold

Inscription [CL of canvas, partially obscured by frame, in black:] AN / RN / ELL [this text is framed at right and bottom by two lines]

Inscription [Washington University info and label on backing]

Inscription [on verso at CR of backing, written in black marker:] CHRIS / LOT 235

Inscription [on verso at UC of frame, written in black marker:] NYAR 94

Inscription [on verso at UC of paperboard and frame, stamped in black] [enclosed in rectangle:] CHRISTIES / P

Inscription [on verso at UR of paperboard, written in red marker:] WU 1985.18.1

Inscription [on verso at UR of frame, written in black pen or marker:] 35 [circled]

Inscription [on verso at C of paperboard, written in white crayon or chalk:] CHRIS / Lot 235 / 9/30/82

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