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The Vertical Mile

Gerald K. Geerlings

American Art

ARTIST Gerald K. Geerlings, American, 1897-1998
MEDIUM Graphite with touches of white correction fluid on wove paper
DATES 1932
DIMENSIONS Sheet: 12 3/8 x 9 15/16 in. (31.4 x 25.2 cm) Image: 11 7/16 x 8 5/8 in. (29.1 x 21.9 cm)
SIGNATURE Signed in graphite, below lower right of sheet: "Gerald K. Geerlings"
INSCRIPTIONS Inscribed in graphite: "THE VERTICAL MILE 1932" at lower right of image and "Final state of drawing for etching: 'The Vertical Mile' (Chicago 1932)"
COLLECTIONS American Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 70.75.29
CREDIT LINE Gift in memory of Clarence John Marsman
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Condition: poor
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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