Max Ernst
The Tortoise

The Tortoise

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The Tortoise
The Tortoise
ArtistFrench, born Germany, 1891–1976
CultureGerman
Titles
  • The Tortoise
Date1944
MediumPlaster
Dimensions10 1/4 × 11 3/8 × 8 1/4 in. (26 × 28.9 × 21 cm)
Credit LineGift of Barbara R. Poe
Object number79.210
Not on view

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Department
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Object Type
ProvenanceGiven to MFAH, 1979.

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