The Black Riddle
The Black Riddle

Currently not on view

The Black Riddle,

1963

Alexander Liberman, American, born Russia, 1912–1999
y1981-40

Information

Title
The Black Riddle
Dates

1963

Maker
Alexander Liberman
Medium

Anodized aluminum and chrome

Dimensions

92.8 x diam. 24 cm (36 9/16 x 9 7/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of William Rubin

Object Number
y1981-40
Culture
American
Type
sculpture
Materials
aluminum, chrome
Techniques
anodizing
Subject
abstraction

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