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Un cours de symbolique
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Un cours de symbolique
You can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Cartoon

A Lesson in Symbols.
Artist (1917-2007)
SignatureL. r. within image, JOHN COLLINS
Date About 1939
Medium / Technique Ink, crayon, graphite and opaque white pigment on card
Dimensions38.2 x 28.0 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Canada
Object NumberM965.199.4051
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of John Collins - The Gazette
Status
Not on view

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This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.