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Arthur William Heintzelman

The Philosopher

Description

Maker

Arthur William Heintzelman (American, 1891-1965), designer

Title

The Philosopher

Year

1915

Medium

  • etching,
  • plate tone

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • etching,
  • plate tone

Materials

plate tone

Supports

  • Medium weight cream Oriental wove paper

Dimensions

17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:titled in pencil below platemark on left:The Philosopher; signed on right:To Mrs. Radeke from A. W. Heintzelman

Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:R.I.S.D./MUSEUM/OF ARTsurrounded byPROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLANDall inscribed in a circle

Identification

State

4

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

20.343

Type

  • Prints

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Tombstone

Arthur William Heintzelman (American, 1891-1965), designer
The Philosopher, 1915
etching; plate tone
17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 inches) (plate)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 20.343

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