National Museum Munich / Albert Kahn

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Accession Number: 1972/2.495
Title: National Museum Munich
Artist: Albert Kahn
Artist Nationality: American
Artist Life Dates: (1869 - 1942)
Medium and Support: graphite on paper
Object Creation Date: July 21, 1891
Credit Line: Transferred from the College of Architecture and Design, 1972—Gift of the Family of Albert Kahn: through Dr. Edgar A. Kahn; Mrs. Barnett Malbin; Mrs. Martin L. Butzel
Inscription: Notation: Note the carving in these panels is say 1/2" thick and the back is painted a deep blue which is very effective Notation right of right sketch: A splendid idea for effective carving is here used to these panels. Carving is -----tically perforated carved out of 1/2" stuff - then right back of it but not touching it is provided a ground which is painted blue the effect is remarkable
Dimensions: 23.8 cm x 38 cm (9 3/8 in. x 14 15/16 in.)
Century: 19th century
Primary Keywords: architectural drawings
Secondary Keywords: architecture; sketches
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Collection: University of Michigan Museum of Art
Image Size: 1361 x 853
File Size: 90 KB
Record: 1972/2.495
Link to this Item: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1972-sl-2.495/1972_2.495.jpg

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