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The Witch and the Devil

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Schinella, G. Robert; McDonnell Douglas Electronics Corporation
Date made: date unknown
Materials: laser transmission; film (?)
Measurements: 25 1/2 in x 37 in x 3/4 in
Nomenclature: fine art
Classification: holograms

Large, sharp, red image of a gypsy/witch seated behind a crystal ball that rests on a table, close to the foreground; her hands rest on the top and sides of the ball; inside the ball, a devil with a moustache, horns, cape, and suit looks out at the viewer, with his hand extended toward viewer with his fingers curled in such a way that he is beckoning the viewer to come closer; seemingly, work is one large sheet of holographic film, sandwiched by 2 large sheets of glass; the sheets are held together by thick maroon tape around the borders, forming a maroon frame.


1994.031.001

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Schinella, G. Robert
1939-2007
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