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Percival Gaskell
Dawn

1930

About the Item

Mezzotint. 8 x 9 7/8 (sheet 13 7/8 x 19 3/4). A fine impression with tone printed in dark brown ink on white wove paper. Signed in pencil.
  • Creator:
    Percival Gaskell (1868 - 1934, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20.02 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU841312478562

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