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1947

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1950

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Square, Écharpe A, 1947

This is a Square. It was created by Henri Matisse and printed by Ascher Squares. It is dated 1947 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Cooper Union Art School. It is credited Gift of Cooper Union Art School.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 90 x 90 cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16 in.)

It is signed

Printed signatures on two sides: Ascher, Henri Matisse

Cite this object as

Square, Écharpe A, 1947; Henri Matisse (French, 1869–1954); Printed by Ascher Squares (United Kingdom); England; silk; H x W: 90 x 90 cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16 in.); Gift of Cooper Union Art School; 1950-143-7

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