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The Sphinx. (A series of 22 trial proofs leading to final state)

Philip Pearlstein

Contemporary Art

MEDIUM Etching, aquatint, roulette on Arches paper
DATES 1978–1979
DIMENSIONS 28 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. (72.4 x 102.2 cm)  (show scale)
MARKINGS "AP.5 The Sphinx" in pencil, lower center, before signature.
SIGNATURE Signed, "Philip Pearlstein 1979" in pencil, lower center
COLLECTIONS Contemporary Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 84.42.23
CREDIT LINE Gift of Martin Meltzer
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Philip Pearlstein (American, 1924–2022). The Sphinx. (A series of 22 trial proofs leading to final state), 1978–1979. Etching, aquatint, roulette on Arches paper, 28 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. (72.4 x 102.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Martin Meltzer, 84.42.23. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.42.23_bw.jpg)
EDITION Edition: A series of 22 trial proofs leading to final state artist's proof (23 all together), Artist proof aside from published edition
IMAGE overall, 84.42.23_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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RIGHTS STATEMENT © Philip Pearlstein
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Philip Pearlstein (American, 1924–2022). <em>The Sphinx. (A series of 22 trial proofs leading to final state)</em>, 1978–1979. Etching, aquatint, roulette on Arches paper, 28 1/2 x 40 1/4 in. (72.4 x 102.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Martin Meltzer, 84.42.23. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 84.42.23_bw.jpg)