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The White Violin (Vanya), The Umbrella Academy

Gabriel Bá Brazilian
ca. 2015
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The White Violin (Vanya), The Umbrella Academy
  • Artist: Gabriel Bá (Brazilian, born 1976)
  • Date: ca. 2015
  • Medium: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: H 12.5in x 16.5 in L (opened; flat)

    Weight: under 40 lbs
  • Classification: (not assigned)
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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