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Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183d_bw.jpg)
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Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183d_bw.jpg)
Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183l_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183l_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183b_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183b_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183g_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183g_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183e_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183e_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183c_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183c_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183k_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183k_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183f_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183f_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183h_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183h_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183i_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183i_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183d_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183d_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183j_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183j_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183a_bw.jpg)

Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183a_bw.jpg)

Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere

Sandy Gellis

Contemporary Art

ARTIST Sandy Gellis, American, born 1944
MEDIUM Photo etchings
DATES 1987–1988
DIMENSIONS Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Each sheet: 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (29.8 x 29.8 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Contemporary Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 88.183a-l
CREDIT LINE Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183d_bw.jpg)
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Sandy Gellis (American, born 1944). <em>Portfolio of 12 Etchings, Spring 1987: In the Northern Hemisphere</em>, 1987–1988. Photo etchings, Each plate: 12 x 12 in. (30.5 x 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Knight-Ridder, 88.183a-l. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.183d_bw.jpg)

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