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1940

  • Work on this object began.

1949

  • Work on this object ended.

1974

  • We acquired this object.

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Drawing, Design for a plate

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Simon Lissim. It is dated 1940s and we acquired it in 1974. 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: 29 x 28.6 cm (11 7/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

It is signed

Signed in black ink: Simon Lissim.

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: 29 x 28.6 cm (11 7/16 x 11 1/4 in.); Gift of Simon Lissim; 1974-82-31

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