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Photo of collection object Der Philosoph (The Philosopher) — Held, Al. Der Philosoph (The Philosopher), 1983. Illustrated book with six etchings and supplementary suite of six etchings, overall (closed): 8 3/4 × 8 3/4 × 3/4" (22.3 × 22.3 × 1.9 cm); composition (each approx.): 5 7/16 × 6 15/16" (13.8 × 17.7 cm); page (each approx.): 8 9/16 × 7 7/8" (21.8 × 20 cm). Gift of Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff, 199.1984.1-12. (Photo: MoMA)

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Der Philosoph (The Philosopher)

1983

Al Held

American, 1928–2005

Drawings & Prints

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Maker/Artist: Held, Al
Classification: Illustrated Book
Formatted Medium: Illustrated book with six etchings and supplementary suite of six etchings
Medium: illustrated, book, etchings, supplementary, suite
Dimensions: overall (closed): 8 3/4 × 8 3/4 × 3/4" (22.3 × 22.3 × 1.9 cm); composition (each approx.): 5 7/16 × 6 15/16" (13.8 × 17.7 cm); page (each approx.): 8 9/16 × 7 7/8" (21.8 × 20 cm)
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 199.1984.1-12
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff
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