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"Canon on Snake River, below the Cataract."
Object Number 41-72-10/310
Display Title "Canon on Snake River, below the Cataract."
Descriptions
Object Description "Canon on Snake River, below the Cataract. Aug. 15, 1849." Pencil sketch. 8.5 x 5.5 in.
Classification
  • Art 2-D
Department Prints and Drawings
Date 08/15/1849
Artist George Gibbs IV
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Graphite
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 22 cm (5 7/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

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