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Abstract composition of swirling, circular shape within square of gridded and diagonal lines
Tourbillon Noir
Abstract composition of swirling, circular shape within square of gridded and diagonal lines

Tourbillon Noir

Artist (American, born France, 1939 - 2021)
Printed by
Date2008
MediumPhotoetching
Dimensionsimage: 9 1/2 in x 9 1/2 in; plate: 11 3/4 in x 11 7/8 in; sheet: 18 in x 18 in
ClassificationPrint
Credit LineMary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Anonymous Gift
Object number2008.32.3
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