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Pro dva kvadrata--Suprematicheskii skaz v 6-ti postroikakh (Of two squares--A Suprematist Story in 6 Constructions)


Of Two Squares--A Suprematist Story in 6 Constructions
El Lissitzky (Russian, 1890–1941)
Publisher: Skify (German, 20th century)
1922
Place of Publication: Berlin, Germany

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with figures and text printed in red and black letterpress
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 22.5 x 0.4 cm (11 x 8 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Susan W. Paine
Accession Number1999.692
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Berlin: Skify, 1922

Catalogue Raisonné Compton, World Backwards, p. 114
Description(Berlin: Skify, 1922) 28 cm.; [9 fol.]; original publisher's pictorial white cardboard covers (cream four-flap manila folder, green spine).

Children's book with abstract illustrations.
ProvenanceR.E. Lewis, Inc., San Francisco, CA (purchased 7/1/66 for $75); Stephen and Susan W. Paine, Cambridge, MA; given by Susan W. Paine to MFA December 31, 1999.