Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

Maker

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

Title

The Polar Express

Year

1989

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

color photo offset lithograph

Dimensions

Plate: 35.2 x 86.1 cm (13 7/8 x 33 7/8 inches); Sheet: 47 x 91.5 cm (18 1/2 x 36 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signature: Signed and dated 1989 by the artist, in ink on verso, LR corner

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Robert Edey Schnare, Jr., and MaryKay W. Schnare

Object Number

2001.97.10

Type

Image use

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Chris Van Allsburg (American, b. 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan), illustrator
The Polar Express, 1989
Color photo offset lithograph
Plate: 35.2 x 86.1 cm (13 7/8 x 33 7/8 inches)<br>Sheet: 47 x 91.5 cm (18 1/2 x 36 inches)
Gift of Robert Edey Schnare, Jr., and MaryKay W. Schnare 2001.97.10

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