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1920

  • Work on this object began.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

1999

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

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2024

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Drawing, Candlestick holder (whales)

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Alfons Bach. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is chalk, brush and gouache, wash on black paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Alfons Bach. It is credited Gift of Alfons Bach.

Its dimensions are

31.1 x 46.2 cm (12 1/4 x 18 3/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in white, lower right: Alfons Bach

It is inscribed

Inscribed in white, lower left: B-9

Cite this object as

Drawing, Candlestick holder (whales); Designed by Alfons Bach (American, b. Germany, 1904–1999); USA; chalk, brush and gouache, wash on black paper; 31.1 x 46.2 cm (12 1/4 x 18 3/16 in.); Gift of Alfons Bach; 1993-108-334

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