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1920

  • Work on this object began.

1993

  • We acquired this object.

1999

  • Work on this object ended.

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Drawing, Container with Swordfish

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Alfons Bach. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is brush and gouache, chalk on black paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Alfons Bach. It is credited Gift of Alfons Bach.

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Its dimensions are

30.6 x 44.4 cm (12 1/16 x 17 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Container with Swordfish; Designed by Alfons Bach (American, b. Germany, 1904–1999); USA; brush and gouache, chalk on black paper; 30.6 x 44.4 cm (12 1/16 x 17 1/2 in.); Gift of Alfons Bach; 1993-108-381

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