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Aspic Mold

c. 1938

Philip Johnson

Associated Names

Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a fish with detailed scales and fins in a dark, metallic material. The fish is portrayed in a curved position. The sculpture is life-sized and realistic.

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Artwork overview

Medium

photograph, silver gelatin developed-out print
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 21 x 17.9 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12647

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619462

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