Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928)
poem by Anthony Hecht (American, 1923–2004)
printed by Plantin Press (American, 1931–1986)
published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)
The Song of the Flea, from A Bestiary
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Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928)
poem by Anthony Hecht (American, 1923–2004)
printed by Plantin Press (American, 1931–1986)
published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century)1962
The Song of the Flea, from A Bestiary
Aubrey Schwartz (American, born 1928) poem by Anthony Hecht (American, 1923–2004) printed by Plantin Press (American, 1931–1986) published by Kanthos Press, (American, 20th century) →letterpressprint
Date
1962
Medium
Letterpress in black on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
45.9 × 38.4 cm (18 1/8 × 15 1/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
William McCallin McKee Memorial Endowment
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