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Pythagorus QED
Calligrapher: Kerr, Lin
Artist's statement: "I have graphically illustrated this lengthy proof by using a mosaic with two complementary colours, which then combine visually and numerically to create the hypotenuse square." Gouache and Dutch metal on Roma Fabriano paper, artist's hand-made rubber stamped letters.
Given by Lin Kerr
Height: 500 mm
Width: 760 mm
Method of acquisition: Given by Kerr, Lin
Production date: AD 2003
Support
composed of
paper
( Roma Fabriano)
Decoration
Accession number: CAL 19-2007
Primary reference Number: 167372
Old object number: Calligraphy/Kerr/1-2
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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