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The Monster, The
Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Kaufman, John
Date made: 1980-1981
Materials: reflection hologram
Measurements: 4 in x 5 in
Nomenclature: fine art
Classification: holograms
Please note that due to the unique challenges of holography as a medium, high-resolution digital images are not available for most items in the holography collection. Please contact us for more information on reproducing images of holograms.
MOH-EL.07
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Kaufman, John
Date made: 1980-1981
Materials: reflection hologram
Measurements: 4 in x 5 in
Nomenclature: fine art
Classification: holograms
Simple children's drawing of a monster's face, as drawn by the creator's daughter; red circle for head with blue eyes, nose and mouth, in bright, neon-like color; on a glass plate set within a small black frame; streaks of neon-colored fingerpaint are on the frame.
Please note that due to the unique challenges of holography as a medium, high-resolution digital images are not available for most items in the holography collection. Please contact us for more information on reproducing images of holograms.
MOH-EL.07