Sphinx

Undated
Bloch, Julius

Object Details

TITLE:
Sphinx
DATE:
Undated
MEDIUM:
Linocut on Japanese paper
DIMENSIONS:
8 5/16 x 8 5/16 in.
CREDIT LINE:
Museum purchase, Charles Knox Smith Fund, 2004

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Description

A consummate draughtsman, Julius Bloch explored various print techniques. He created Sphinx as a linocut, in which the artist cuts the design into a piece of linoleum. The sphinx glares directly at the viewer, chin perched on its hands.

 

 

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