Death as Juggler

Christian Rohlfs German

ca. 1918–19

Not on view

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Title: Death as Juggler
Artist: Christian Rohlfs (German, Niendorf, Holstein 1849–1938 Hagen)
Date: ca. 1918–19
Medium: Woodcut monotype
Dimensions: 13 7/8 x 17 3/8 in. (35.2 x 44.1 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Purchase, Reba and Dave Williams Gift, 2002
Object Number: 2002.170
Curatorial Department: Modern and Contemporary Art

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