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1957

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1971

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Drawing, Design for a plate

This is a drawing. It was designed by Simon Lissim. It is dated 1957 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is brush and gouache on white wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Simon Lissim. It is credited Gift of Simon Lissim.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31.8 x 38.6 cm (12 1/2 x 15 3/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed in black ink: Simon Lissim 1957

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for a plate; Designed by Simon Lissim (American, b. Kiev, Russia, 1900–1981); USA; brush and gouache on white wove paper; H x W: 31.8 x 38.6 cm (12 1/2 x 15 3/16 in.); Gift of Simon Lissim; 1971-61-2

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