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Joseph Cornell — printed paper on cardboard box and metal fragments
Joseph Cornell

printed paper on cardboard box and metal fragments

Joseph Cornell's work constructed from printed paper on cardboard box with metal fragments exemplifies his distinctive assemblage aesthetic. The piece combines found objects and printed ephemera to create poetic, box-like sculptural compositions.

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Joseph Cornell, printed paper on cardboard box and metal fragments

Joseph Cornell's work constructed from printed paper on cardboard box with metal fragments exemplifies his distinctive assemblage aesthetic. The piece combines found objects and printed ephemera to create poetic, box-like sculptural compositions.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Assemblage, Box Art, American, Mixed Media, Experimental, Collage, Modern, Monochromatic, Abstract, Found Objects

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Art Institute of Chicago