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Chris van Allsburg

U

Maker

Chris van Allsburg (American, b. 1949), (RISD MFA 1975, Sculpture)

Title

U

Year

1987

Medium

  • Black and white conte crayon with erasure and graphite on wove paper

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Black and white conte crayon with erasure and graphite on wove paper

Materials

null

Dimensions

Image/Sheet: 38 x 30.5 cm (14 15/16 x 12 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

C.V.A. 1987 in graphite under image, LL
signed and dated in conte crayon

Credit / Object Number

Credit

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

Object Number

2001.80.82

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

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Chris van Allsburg (American, b. 1949)
U, 1987
Black and white conte crayon with erasure and graphite on wove paper
Image/Sheet: 38 x 30.5 cm (14 15/16 x 12 inches)
Gift from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Barnet Fain 2001.80.82

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