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Seagull

August 18, 1874
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Seagull
  • Artist: John Singer Sargent (American, Florence 1856–1925 London)
  • Date: August 18, 1874
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Pen and ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5 3/8 in. (20.3 x 13.7 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950
  • Object Number: 50.130.86 recto
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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