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1980

  • Work on this object began.

1989

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Portrait, POPE JOHN PAUL II, 1980–89

This is a Portrait. It was designed by Paolo Pianezza and Karl Noonan. It is dated 1980–89 and we acquired it in 1990. Its technique is computer generated weave structures. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

Mat: 40 x 31.5 cm (15 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

woven at bottom, "Joannes Paulus P.P. II"

Cite this object as

Portrait, POPE JOHN PAUL II, 1980–89; Designed by Paolo Pianezza, Karl Noonan; Italy; Mat: 40 x 31.5 cm (15 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.); 1990-145-1

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