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Mel Bochner

Cardinal vs. Ordinal 5

1992

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Mel Bochner

Cardinal vs. Ordinal 5

1992

Physical Qualities Colored glass and white oil pastel or chalk, Various; overall: 40 × 40 in. (101.6 × 101.6 cm.)
Credit Line Bequest of Suzanne F. Cohen, Baltimore
Object Number 2019.100
15 colored glass pieces; and one extra piece of glass Please note that there should be an oil crayon or piece of chalk to make the white marks on the floor for installation.

Artist

Mel Bochner

1939–2024

born Pittsburgh, PA 1940; died 2025
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