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Lobster

1988

Richard Tuttle

Associated Names

Richard Tuttle

Sculptor, American, born 1941

The sculpture features two elongated, ribbon-like elements in a vibrant red color. Interspersed along these red structures are three crumpled, paper-like elements in a beige or tan color. The sculpture is displayed with three-dimensional ruffles and twists. The entire assembly sits against a plain white backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

paper and string
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 48.3 x 30.5 x 16.5 cm (19 x 12 x 6 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.160

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2014

Richard Tuttle: A Print Retrospective, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick, 2014, unnumbered catalogue.

Wikidata ID

Q63861048

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