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Cat-Like Creature with Striped Tail, Legs

Juliet Kepes

Cat-Like Creature with Striped Tail, Legs

1939-1952

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Juliet Kepes

Cat-Like Creature with Striped Tail, Legs

1939-1952

Physical Qualities Pen and brush on paper, Sheet: 292 x 400 mm. (11 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Education Department Fund
Object Number 1952.180.1

Artist

Juliet Kepes

American, 1919-1979

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