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The Secret Message

Series TitleFish Tank Sonata
Artist Arthur Tress (American, born 1940)
Date1989
MediumColor print
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.64 cm)
Credit LineGift of Drs. Antonio S. and Luz S. Racela
Object numberF96-49/21
Signedverso, lower right edge, in pen
Edition/State/Proof3/50
On View
Not on view
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DescriptionA fish tank is elevated on a base placed on the beach as the tide rolls in. The tank contains a submerged goldfish and a sculpted child's head.
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