Photo of collection object In-text plate (folio 4) from 21 Etchings and Poems — Alechinsky, Pierre. In-text plate (folio 4) from 21 Etchings and Poems, 1952, published 1960. Etching and engraving from an illustrated book with 14 etchings (six with aquatint, four with engraving, one with drypoint), two aquatints, two engravings, two drypoints, and one photogravure, plate: 13 11/16 × 9 11/16" (34.7 × 24.6 cm); page: 19 11/16 × 16 7/8" (50 × 42.8 cm). Gift of Mrs. Jacquelynn Shlaes, 131.1963.1. (Photo: MoMA)

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In-text plate (folio 4) from 21 Etchings and Poems

1952, published 1960

Pierre Alechinsky

Belgian, born 1927

Drawings & Prints

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Alechinsky, Pierre
Classification: Illustrated Book
Formatted Medium: Etching and engraving from an illustrated book with 14 etchings (six with aquatint, four with engraving, one with drypoint), two aquatints, two engravings, two drypoints, and one photogravure
Medium: etching, engraving, from, illustrated, book, etchings, aquatint, drypoint, aquatints, engravings, drypoints, photogravure
Dimensions: plate: 13 11/16 × 9 11/16" (34.7 × 24.6 cm); page: 19 11/16 × 16 7/8" (50 × 42.8 cm)
Departments: Drawings & Prints
Accession Number: 131.1963.1
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Jacquelynn Shlaes
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