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Aspic Mold

c. 1938

Philip Johnson

Associated Names

Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a fish crafted in a rounded, curled position with detailed scales and fins. The material appears to be dark stone against a pale background. The fish is shown in two layers of detail: a more intricate sketch above a solid sculpture. The base sketch shows an upright rendition while the solid stone captures a 3-dimensional view of the fish.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.9 x 22.4 cm (11 3/8 x 8 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8" long; 7 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.12631

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619461

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