The Cage

George W. Staempfli

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

George W. Staempfli (American, born Switzerland, 1910–1999). The Cage, 1976. Graphite on paper, image: 10 7/16 x 11 5/16 in. (26.5 x 28.7 cm) sheet: 14 9/16 x 15 3/8 in. (37 x 39.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 82.212. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Cage

Date

1976

Medium

Graphite on paper

Classification

Drawing

Dimensions

image: 10 7/16 x 11 5/16 in. (26.5 x 28.7 cm) sheet: 14 9/16 x 15 3/8 in. (37 x 39.1 cm)

Signatures

Signed and dated in graphite, center right: "GWS / 1976"

Markings

Embossed stamp at upper left of sheet: "STRATHMORE / USE EITHER SIDE" around thistle within circle

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

82.212

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