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The Librarian

1930

Martin Petersen

Associated Names

Martin Petersen

Artist, American, 1870 - 1956

The image features a person standing behind a desk in a room filled with books. The person has one hand on the shelves, holding a book against their chest. They have short hair and wear a suit with a tie and a partially visible waistcoat. The individual's face shows a calm expression. There are stacks of books on the desk and shelves. The background is filled with books on shelves, creating a scholarly atmosphere. The image is detailed and in an etching style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

Image: 149 x 128 mm
Sheet: 290 x 228 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.495
Catalogue Raisonné

Kramer #94

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right, M. P. 1930; bottom left, Title The Librarian; verso, center, Martin Petersen

Wikidata ID

Q76440904

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