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Object Name
Framed oil on canvas of a nude man
Object Number
2026-25-18
Description
Framed oil painting on canvas of a nude man standing in front of a background that blends greens, greys, blues, and browns. A purple square hangs from the upper left corner, with the inscription “Austin Purves fecit 1920.” (fecit: Latin for ‘he did’) The frame is simple, made from dark wood.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
1920
Dimensions
Height: 31 3/8 Width: 16 1/8 inches Depth: 2 centimeters
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