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Alexander Massouras

Book by book, he accumulated a stupendous library

Description

Maker

Alexander Massouras (English, b.1981)

Title

Book by book, he accumulated a stupendous library
from the series Three Moderately Cautionary Tales: 3. Alfred's Library

Year

2008-2011

Medium

  • Etching on paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Etching on paper

Dimensions

Sheet: 29.2 x 20.3 cm (11 1/2 x 8 inches) (sight)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Inscribed below plate in graphite, LL: A.P.; LR: AM

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Burns

Object Number

2018.135.4.4

Type

  • Prints

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Alexander Massouras (English, b.1981)
Book by book, he accumulated a stupendous library; from the series Three Moderately Cautionary Tales: 3. Alfred's Library, 2008-2011
Etching on paper
Sheet: 29.2 x 20.3 cm (11 1/2 x 8 inches) (sight)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Burns 2018.135.4.4

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