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John Tatschl, Head of Blind Man, 1951, New Mexico alabaster, 13 1/4 × 6 3/8 × 11 1/2 in. Collec…
Head of Blind Man
John Tatschl, Head of Blind Man, 1951, New Mexico alabaster, 13 1/4 × 6 3/8 × 11 1/2 in. Collec…
John Tatschl, Head of Blind Man, 1951, New Mexico alabaster, 13 1/4 × 6 3/8 × 11 1/2 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Museum Purchase, 38th Annual Exhibition, 1951 (1258.23S) Photo by Blair Clark © John Tatschl Estate

Head of Blind Man

Artist (American, born Austria, 1906 - 1982)
Date1951
MediumNew Mexico alabaster
Dimensions13 1/4 × 6 3/8 × 11 1/2 in. (33.7 × 16.2 × 29.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, 38th Annual Exhibition, 1951
Object number1258.23S
DescriptionThe head and neck of a man with closed eyes. His features are prominent with a large nose, large lower lip, and large ears; his nose being the largest. The alabaster is an ivory color with dark gray veins running throughout.
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