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Maxfield Parrish
(American, 1870 - 1966)
A Very Fascinating Background It Was
Pen and ink and collage on paper
1897
11 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (29.8 × 40 cm)
2007.3
© artist, artist's estate, or other rights holders
Purchased with Museum funds, 2007
Not on view
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