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The Death of Head and Leg

A work made of etching in black on ivory wove paper.
© Estate of Marisol

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  • A work made of etching in black on ivory wove paper.

Date:

1969–73

Artist:

Marisol (Marisol Escobar) (American, born France, 1930-2016)
printed by Donn Steward (American, 1921-1986)
published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Marisol

Title

The Death of Head and Leg

Place

United States (Artist's nationality)

Date

1969–1973

Medium

Etching in black on ivory wove paper

Dimensions

Plate: 60 × 89.5 cm (23 5/8 × 35 1/4 in.); Sheet: 69.5 × 103 cm (27 3/8 × 40 9/16 in.)

Credit Line

U.L.A.E. Collection acquired through a challenge grant of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dittmer; purchased with funds provided by supporters of the Department of Prints and Drawings; Centennial Endowment; Margaret Fisher Endowment Fund

Reference Number

1982.840

Copyright

© Estate of Marisol

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