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Copied S. Conca, Drawing, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly, 1929.7.145

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Title: Drawing
Artist: S. Conca
Location: Not on view
Credit Line: Gift of John Gellatly
Classifications: Drawing
Subjects: Figure — head
Object Number: 1929.7.145

Copied S. Conca, Drawing, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly, 1929.7.145

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