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The Prophet (Part 3/6)

A work made of collage of oil and graphite on tracing paper, with torn-and-taped tracing paper elements.

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  • A work made of collage of oil and graphite on tracing paper, with torn-and-taped tracing paper elements.

Date:

1999–2001

Artist:

Francis Alÿs
Belgian, born 1959

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Francis Alÿs

Title

The Prophet (Part 3/6)

Place

Belgium (Artist's nationality:)

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1999–2001

Medium

Collage of oil and graphite on tracing paper, with torn-and-taped tracing paper elements

Dimensions

31 × 22.7 cm (12 1/4 × 8 15/16 in.)

Credit Line

Through prior bequest of Marion Livingston

Reference Number

2004.249.3

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