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David Sylvester Seated

Avigdor Arikha Israeli, born Romania
1973
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: David Sylvester Seated
  • Artist: Avigdor Arikha (Israeli, born Raduti, Romania 1929–2010 Paris)
  • Date: 1973
  • Medium: Soft ground etching
  • Edition: 25/25
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 22 1/4 × 17 3/4 in. (56.5 × 45.1 cm)
    Plate mark: 15 1/4 × 11 3/4 in. (38.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Reba and Dave Williams Gift, 1996
  • Object Number: 1996.344
  • Rights and Reproduction: © Estate of Avigdor Arikha
  • Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art
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