The Chess Players

Axel Petersson

Caption

Axel Petersson Swedish, 1868–1925. The Chess Players. Wood, 10 x 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (25.4 x 39.4 x 52.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of William A. Putnam, 17.140. Creative Commons-BY

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

European Art

Title

The Chess Players

Medium

Wood

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

10 x 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (25.4 x 39.4 x 52.1 cm)

Signatures

Stamped on underside with artist's mark.

Credit Line

Gift of William A. Putnam

Accession Number

17.140

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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