Byars, James Lee. The Black Book, 1971. Gold print on tissue paper, 19 11/16 x 14 15/16 x 2 3/8" (50 x 38 x 6 cm). Partial gift of the Daled Collection and partial purchase through the generosity of Maja Oeri and Hans Bodenmann, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Agnes Gund, Marlene Hess and James D. Zirin, Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis, and Jerry I. Speyer and Katherine G. Farley, 621.2011.1-2. (Photo: MoMA)

The Black Book

1971

James Lee Byars

American, 1932–1997

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Byars, James Lee
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Gold print on tissue paper
Medium: gold, print, tissue, paper
Dimensions: 19 11/16 x 14 15/16 x 2 3/8" (50 x 38 x 6 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 621.2011.1-2
Credit Line: Partial gift of the Daled Collection and partial purchase through the generosity of Maja Oeri and Hans Bodenmann, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Agnes Gund, Marlene Hess and James D. Zirin, Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis, and Jerry I. Speyer and Katherine G. Farley