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Six Composition Studies

1971-1972

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

Medium

felt-tip pen on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen in honor of the artist's 90th birthday
Dimensions

overall: 45.6 x 61 cm (17 15/16 x 24 in.)
Accession

1999.82.13.9

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Kainen Sketchbook

Jacob Kainen

1971

Nine Composition Studies

Jacob Kainen

1971

Various Composition Studies

Jacob Kainen

1971

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth Cole Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1999

Associated Names

Kainen, Jacob

Wikidata ID

Q64579796

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