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The Moth and the Moon (Li-Po)

The Moth and the Moon (Li-Po)

(American, 1910–1985)
1974
Object Place for LabelNew York City
Object PlaceNew York, New York
Medium/TechniqueAcrylic, electrical components
DimensionsOverall: 30.8 x 17.5 x 18.2 cm (12 1/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Judith Childs in honor of Margret Craver Withers and in memory of Charles C. Withers
Accession number2002.604
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSculpture
InscriptionsEngraved into lower right hand corner, Childs/ 1974."
ProvenanceGift from the artist's widow.
CopyrightEstate of Bernard Childs
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Restricted: For reference only
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1997