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Machine Fodder

A work made of acetate engraving on ivory wove paper.

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  • A work made of acetate engraving on ivory wove paper.

Date:

1938

Artist:

Carl Hoeckner (American, 1883-1972)
published by the Works Progress Administration

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Carl Hoeckner

Title

Machine Fodder

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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1938

Medium

Acetate engraving on ivory wove paper

Dimensions

Image: 26.2 × 41 cm (10 3/8 × 16 3/16 in.); Paper: 34.5 × 50.4 cm (13 5/8 × 19 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

The Art Institute of Chicago, Works Progress Administration Allocation

Reference Number

1943.1570

Extended information about this artwork

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