Chinese characters: "The man expends his wealth to expand himself"

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Artist/Maker Dorothy Shakespear (British, 1886 – 1973)

Datedate unknown

MediumPencil on paper

DimensionsSheet: 11 5/8 × 4 5/8 in. (29.5 × 11.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Omar S. Pound, Class of 1951

Object number2001.4.503.31

Not on view

Additional Details

Provenance 2001: Hamilton College (Fred L. Emerson Gallery), by gift of Omar S. Pound;
by 1973 - 2001: Omar S. Pound, by gift or inheritance from Dorothy Shakespear.

Markings Watermark: "EXTRA STRONG" at lower center.

Signature Signed "DS" at lower right in red pencil.

Inscribed No inscriptions noted.

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