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Animal Kingdom

1958

John Livingston Ihle

Associated Names

John Livingston Ihle

Artist, American, 1925 - 2002

The image contains thick, intricate lines and geometric shapes forming an abstract composition. Shapes resembling birds, reptiles, and mammals are visible. A central figure is adorned with shapes resembling headdresses or crowns, surrounded by sun and natural element shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in brown
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.863

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1958

United States Embassy, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1958-1965.

Wikidata ID

Q65572730

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