The Follies of Old Age

Art © The Fritz Eichenberg Trust/Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

The Follies of Old Age

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The Follies of Old Age,

1972

Fritz Eichenberg, 1901–1990; born Cologne, Germany; died Peace Dale, RI; active New York, NY
1999-204.2

Information

Title
The Follies of Old Age
Dates

1972

Maker
Fritz Eichenberg
Medium
Wood engraving
Dimensions
block: 45.9 x 30.4 cm. (18 1/16 x 11 15/16 in.) sheet: 50.5 x 35.4 cm (19 7/8 x 13 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David O. Johnson
Object Number
1999-204.2
Signatures
In woodblock, lower left: EICHENBERG In graphite, lower right: Fritz Eichenberg
Reference Numbers
Visel B6
Culture
American
Type
woodcuts, prints
Subject
women, crucifixes, cats, pigs, fur, men

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