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Jacob Kainen

The Sign

1978

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The Sign

Jacob Kainen

The Sign

Jacob Kainen

The Sign

1978

Physical Qualities Color monotype, Sheet: 660 x 1020 mm. (26 x 40 3/16 in.) Image: 609 x 916 mm. (24 x 36 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Ruth and Jacob Kainen, Chevy Chase, Maryland
Object Number 1991.106

Inscribed: FACE: l.l. corner, (graphite), 'The Sign'; l.r. 'Jacob Kainen '79'. VERSO: clean.

Markings: Rives

Artist, Printer, and Publisher

Jacob Kainen

1908–2000

American, 1909-2001
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