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Sketchbook, page 008: Notes

Maurice Prendergast

Cleveland Museum of Art

Handwritten text on lined paper, two dates written at top of page: "November 18th" and below, "November 17th". Text written in blue ink. Top date followed by 8 lines of text: "Had diarrhea last night new blue suit this afternoon I suffer it is obstinacy from the custodian afternoon out of spite. I must make myself be a strong man on the Trishveld or an artist be firm and determined." Second date followed by 7 lines of text: "Had a swim this morning water tremendously cold almost stifling warm and genial in the sun after" Paper yellowed, lined, and worn at edges. Page number "8" in bottom-left corner. Page against dark-gray background.

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