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Nancy Graves

Waking the Stars

Maker

Nancy Graves (American, 1940-1995)

Title

Waking the Stars

Year

1992

Medium

  • watercolor

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • watercolor

Dimensions

Framed: 45.7 x 57.2 cm (18 x 22 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed on recto in graphite in UR corner: For Ruth; Inscribed on recto in LR corner: RAVES VII-8-'92. Label attached to verso of frame: Nancy Graves/ "Waking the Stars", 1992/ w/c and graphite' 14 1/4 x 18 3/4

Labels on Frame:
Label on back of frame: Nancy Graves / "Walking the Stars," 1992 / w/c and guache / 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches; Label on back of frame identifying UV Plexiglass dated 5/2/2013; Label on back of frame from Ursala Hobson Fine Art Framing Inc.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Ruth Fine and Larry Day

Object Number

2014.52.2

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  • Prints

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Nancy Graves (American, 1940-1995)
Waking the Stars, 1992
Watercolor
Framed: 45.7 x 57.2 cm (18 x 22 1/2 inches)
Gift of Ruth Fine and Larry Day 2014.52.2

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