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Tafel 5
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Tafel 5

Date1999
Artist Ian Carr-Harris Canadian, born 1941
Copyright Holder Ian Carr-Harris Canadian, born 1941
Mediummixed media (laminated pages, steel, wire, light)
Dimensions39.4 x 55.9 x 7.7 cm
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of the Artist, 2007
Object numberHH2007.001
DescriptionAn illuminated manuscript, featuring encyclopedic entries on the left page and illustrated diagrams of butterflies and moths on the right page; above the book is the German word 'tafel' written in cursive using metal wire. The book itself also physically lights up.
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