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Woman with Elephant, for "A Bestiary"

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Department of Drawings Alexander Calder Created By descent through family to Nanette Sexton. Richard B. Bailey and Nanette C. Sexton Boston MA By descent through family Gift to Harvard University Art Museums 1991. Ms. Sexton is great-niece of the artist. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum Gift of Richard B. Bailey and Nanette C. Sexton in memory of Professor Frederick Deknatel
Title: Woman with Elephant, for "A Bestiary"
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