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The Parting Wave

Hamilton Hamilton American, born England
Publisher New York Etching Club American
1886
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: The Parting Wave
  • Artist: Hamilton Hamilton (American (born England), Oxford 1847–1928 Norwalk, Connecticut)
  • Publisher: New York Etching Club
  • Date: 1886
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: plate: 5 15/16 x 3 7/8 in. (15.1 x 9.8 cm)
    sheet: 11 3/4 x 9 3/16 in. (29.8 x 23.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Harris Brisbane Dick Collection, transferred from the Library
  • Object Number: 21.36.58(17)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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