Artist
Christopher Wilmarth (American, 1943–1987)American, 1943–1987
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Baptiste (Longing) #2
Date1984
PlaceUnited States
MediumGlass and steel
Dimensions70 × 85 1/2 × 17 in. (177.8 × 217.2 × 43.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Edward R. Broida
Object number2007.708
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in yellow ink on two cleats: "BAPTISTE (LONGING) #2"
Various painted marks on verso - dimensions for installation
Various painted marks on verso - dimensions for installation
Signed on verso metal cleat: "© 1984 Chris Wilmarth"
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