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Life Raft

Richard Bosman Australian-American, born India
Publisher Published by Brooke Alexander, Inc. American
Printer Printed by Alan Koslin American
1983–84
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Life Raft
  • Artist: Richard Bosman (Australian-American (born India), Madras (Chennai) 1944)
  • Publisher: Published by Brooke Alexander, Inc. (New York)
  • Printer: Printed by Alan Koslin (American, 20th century)
  • Date: 1983–84
  • Medium: Etching printed in blue ink
  • Dimensions: plate: 21 7/8 x 29 3/8 in. (55.6 x 74.6 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Brooke and Carolyn Alexander, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.1042
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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