I Would Come to Destroy, Not Save

Merritt Mauzey

20th century

  • Titles I Would Come to Destroy, Not Save (Title)
  • Artist Merritt Mauzey, American, 1898 - 1973
  • Medium lithograph
  • Dimensions sheet: 17 3/8 × 12 in. (44.1 × 30.5 cm) image: 14 5/8 × 10 1/2 in. (37.1 × 26.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. Merritt Mauzey in memory of his wife, Maggie Mauzey, 1969.101.2
  • Work Type print
  • Classification Prints

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