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William Kentridge

Receiver

Description

Maker

William Kentridge (South African, b. 1955)
Wisława Szymborska, author
Dieu Donné Papermill (American), publisher

Title

Receiver

Year

2006

Medium

  • Bound book of etchings,
  • drypoints,
  • photogravures and letterpress on handmade paper with embossed paper covers.

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Bound book of etchings,
  • drypoints,
  • photogravures and letterpress on handmade paper with embossed paper covers.

Materials

photogravure, embossing

Supports

  • Handmade paper

Dimensions

38.1 x 29.5 x 2.7 cm (15 x 11 5/8 x 1 1/16 inches)

Identification

Edition

9/50

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

2007.9

Type

  • Books

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William Kentridge (South African, b. 1955)
Wisława Szymborska, author
Dieu Donné Papermill (American), publisher
Receiver, 2006
Bound book of etchings, drypoints, photogravures and letterpress on handmade paper with embossed paper covers.
38.1 x 29.5 x 2.7 cm (15 x 11 5/8 x 1 1/16 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2007.9

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