View of the College, ca. 1780 [graphic].

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View of the College, ca. 1780 [graphic].

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This pencil drawing, created by Charles Warren while an undergraduate at Harvard College around 1780, depicts the buildings of the College from what was then the rear view of the campus. It is the earliest known view of the College made by a student or alumnus. Several of the buildings are colored with what appears to be watercolor paint, but most of the drawing is in an unfinished state. Warren possibly created this drawing as part of studies in mensuration and drawing, which were given at that time for upperclassmen. Although no date is written on the drawing, the date of 1780 has been ascribed, as Stoughton Hall, which was torn down by late 1781, is present in the drawing.

.01 cubic feet.1 pencil sketch, partially colored: graphite and watercolor(?) on paper, backed with book cloth; 10 x 12.75 in.

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