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Chris Van Allsburg

Disappearing Houses

Maker

Chris Van Allsburg (American, b. 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan), (RISD MFA 1975, Sculpture)

Title

Disappearing Houses

Year

1985

Medium

  • Conte crayon and graphite on paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Conte crayon and graphite on paper

Materials

conte crayon

Supports

  • framing

Dimensions

Image: 48.5 x 31.3 cm (19 1/8 x 12 5/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed and dated lower right in graphite: C. VAN ALLSBURG '85
Notes in graphite, lower right: 3" T+S 3 1/2" Bottom

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Barnet Fain

Object Number

2001.80.84

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

Exhibition History

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Jul 06, 2024 – Jan 05, 2025

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Chris Van Allsburg (American, b. 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Disappearing Houses, 1985
Conté crayon and graphite on paper
Image: 48.5 x 31.3 cm (19 1/8 x 12 5/16 inches)
Gift from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Barnet Fain 2001.80.84

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