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Joseph Cornell

 
Joseph Cornell

20th century American mixed media
(Nyack, New York, 1903 - 1972, Flushing, New York)

From ULAN: Well-known assemblage artist known for his constructions made from found objects. He was a reclusive figure but maintained contact with other avant-garde artists of his time.

5 objects

Derby Hat

1972
heliogravure on paper
Gift of William H. Alexander
1988.42.16
 

Hotel du Nord

1972
silkscreen and etching on paper
Gift of William H. Alexander
1988.42.17
 

Landscape with Figure

1972
heliogravure on paper
Gift of William H. Alexander
1988.42.18
 

How to Make a Rainbow

1972
lithograph, silkscreen with varnish stencil on paper
Gift of William H. Alexander
1988.42.19
 

Images from a Penny Arcade

ca. 1962-1976
paper collage
Bequest of Hilton and Esta Kramer
2021.73.45