Artist
Mortimer Borne (American, born Poland, 1902–1987)American, born Poland, 1902–1987
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The Magicians
Date1947
Printed inNew York City, New York, United States
MediumDrypoint in colors on wove paper
DimensionsPlate: 8 15/16 × 11 15/16 in. (22.7 × 30.3 cm)
Sheet: 12 1/2 × 19 in. (31.8 × 48.3 cm)
Sheet: 12 1/2 × 19 in. (31.8 × 48.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Young
Object number76.226
Non exposé
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in graphite, below plate, bottom left: The Magicians #7
Recto: Signed in graphite, below plate, bottom right: Mortimer Borne Imp
Recto: Inscribed in graphite, center bottom edge: 9x12
Recto: Signed in graphite, below plate, bottom right: Mortimer Borne Imp
Recto: Inscribed in graphite, center bottom edge: 9x12
Recto: Signed in graphite, below plate, bottom right: Mortimer Borne Imp
Recto: Watermark, right bottom edge: RIVES
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