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Fire

Author Written by Samuil Yakovlevich Marshak Russian
Publisher Mejdunarodnaya Kniga Russian
1905–39
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fire
  • Author: Written by Samuil Yakovlevich Marshak (Russian, 1887–1964)
  • Illustrator: Vladimir Mikhailovich Konashevich (Russian, 1888–1963)
  • Publisher: Mejdunarodnaya Kniga (Moscow)
  • Published in: Moscow
  • Date: 1905–39
  • Medium: Commercial color process
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 11/16 x 6 11/16 x 1/16 in. (22 x 17 x 0.1 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession, 1939
  • Object Number: Ref.1939.4
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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