Frasconi, Antonio. KNOWN FABLES: (from an 1820 volume illustrated with wood engravings by Thomas Bewick)., 1964. 11 woodcuts, printed in black (1 with red tissue overlay); and woodcut publisher's device, irreg. page 7 3/16 x 5 3/16" (18 x 13.2 cm) Prints: various dimensions.. Elizabeth Bliss Parkinson Fund, 306.1966.1-11. (Photo: MoMA)

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KNOWN FABLES: (from an 1820 volume illustrated with wood engravings by Thomas Bewick).

1964

Antonio Frasconi

American, born Uruguay. 1919–2013

Drawings & Prints

Maker/Artist: Frasconi, Antonio
Classification: Illustrated Book
Formatted Medium: 11 woodcuts, printed in black (1 with red tissue overlay); and woodcut publisher's device
Medium: woodcuts, printed, black, red, tissue, overlay, woodcut, publisher, device
Dimensions: irreg. page 7 3/16 x 5 3/16" (18 x 13.2 cm) Prints: various dimensions.
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 306.1966.1-11
Credit Line: Elizabeth Bliss Parkinson Fund

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