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1938

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1948

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1984

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Textile, Grey on Grey

This is a Textile. It was designed by Marianne Strengell. It is dated ca. 1943 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is linen and its technique is screen printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marianne Strengell. It is credited Gift of Marianne Strengell.

  • Textile, Eclat
  • cotton.
  • Museum purchase through gift of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and from....
  • 2011-41-1

Its dimensions are

H x W: 94.6 x 97.8 cm (37 1/4 x 38 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Grey on Grey; Designed by Marianne Strengell (Finnish, active USA, 1909–1998); USA; linen; H x W: 94.6 x 97.8 cm (37 1/4 x 38 1/2 in.); Gift of Marianne Strengell; 1984-111-73

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