Léon Gischia. The Phoenix and the Turtle, 1944. Illustrated book with five woodcuts (including initial and head and tailpieces), page 16 15/16 x 12 7/8" (43 x 32.7 cm) Prints: various dimensions.. The Louis E. Stern Collection, 840.1964.1-5. (Photo: MoMA)

The Phoenix and the Turtle

1944

Léon Gischia

French, 1903–1991

Drawings & Prints

Maker/Artist: Léon Gischia
Classification: Illustrated Book
Formatted Medium: Illustrated book with five woodcuts (including initial and head and tailpieces)
Medium: illustrated, book, woodcuts, including, initial, head, tailpieces
Dimensions: page 16 15/16 x 12 7/8" (43 x 32.7 cm) Prints: various dimensions.
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 840.1964.1-5
Credit Line: The Louis E. Stern Collection