The Eternal Battle
Artist
Daniel Johnston(American, 1961–2019)American, 1961–2019
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The Eternal Battle
Date2005
MediumPorous-point pen in colors and black ballpoint pen on paper board
DimensionsOverall: 19 15/16 × 14 15/16 in. (50.6 × 37.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Marjory Johnston
Object number2024.405
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Exhibition HistoryNone known
Published References None known Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Titled in ink, center bottom edge: THE ETERAL BATTLE
Recto: Signed in ink, bottom right corner: DANIEL JOHNSTON
Verso: Dated in graphite, right center: 2005
Recto: Signed in ink, bottom right corner: DANIEL JOHNSTON
Verso: Dated in graphite, right center: 2005
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