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Works on Paper
Pegasus
A1974.29.7
An etching (Edition # 41/50) of Pegasus over a red triangular form with blue horizontal lines. Pegasus was a winged horse-god in Greek mythology. He was sired by Poseidon, and was foaled by the Gorgan Medusa. Zues, king of the gods, made Pegasus bring thunder and lightning from Olympus. Many mythological exploits involve Pegasus.
Martin Barooshian (1929- ) was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts and studied and lived all over the world. He has studied at such places as the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Boston University, and the New England School of Art to just name a few. He's taught at the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Pratt Institute. Barooshian has also been the President of The Society of American Graphic Artists and Vice President of the U.S. Committee of the International Association of Art (UNESCO). He is an acclaimed printer, painter, and teacher.
Artist: Martin Barooshian (1929 - )
Title: Pegasus
Medium: Etching on paper
Dates: 1950 - 1974
Dimensions: 11.25 in. x 10.125 in.
Signature/Inscription: M Barooshian; Below print - Right side
Culture: American
Accession Number: A1974.29.7
Credit: Gift of Abraham Tannenbaum
Tags: 20th century, barooshian, etching, greek, horse, mythology, pegasus, print, works on paper
