Walker, Kara. Freedom: A Fable, 1997. Artist's book with pop-up silhouettes, page (each): 9 1/4 × 7 7/8" (23.5 × 20 cm); overall (closed): 9 5/16 × 8 3/8 × 3/4" (23.7 × 21.2 × 1.9 cm). Anonymous Gift, 136.1998. (Photo: MoMA)

Freedom: A Fable

1997

Kara Walker

American, born 1969

Drawings & Prints

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Maker/Artist: Walker, Kara
Classification: Illustrated Book
Formatted Medium: Artist's book with pop-up silhouettes
Medium: artist, book, pop-up, silhouettes
Dimensions: page (each): 9 1/4 × 7 7/8" (23.5 × 20 cm); overall (closed): 9 5/16 × 8 3/8 × 3/4" (23.7 × 21.2 × 1.9 cm)
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 136.1998
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift

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