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The "A'''s touch, ha, ha, ha.. (No. 51)
Image Not Available for The "A'''s touch, ha, ha, ha.. (No. 51)

The "A'''s touch, ha, ha, ha.. (No. 51)

Date1967
MediumPen and black ink and graphite
DimensionsSheet: 510 x 728 mm. (20 1/16 x 28 11/16 in.)

Credit LineThomas E. Benesch Memorial Collection
Object number1969.3
NOT ON VIEW
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Last Updated1/11/24
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The Absent-Minded. This artist, after having been to the Salon, is seized by a sublime inspiration and approaches his canvas. All of a sudden, tones of music, the most piquant effect the most delicate touch promising a masterpiece. 2, 3, 4 hours gone by and something as appealing as a Titian, Michelangelo is left to posterity..... Afterwards, once his excitement has subsided, he realizes..... he had forgotten to use the brush.
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