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What is a diptych in art?
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A diptych is a piece of art, either painting or relief, made up of two parts connected by hinges so they can be closed like a book. Diptychs are small in size, often used as an altarpiece for private prayers.
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FLORA ODYSSEY N°2 and Western Lullabies N°6 diptych, Art print, Floral, Plants
By Allan Forsyth
Located in Deddington, GB
This is a diptych of Western Lullabies N°6 and FLORA ODYSSEY N°2. This diptych includes two on
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Archival Ink
Modern Pop Art Egyptian Mummy Diptych
By Gary Ermoloff
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern pop art diptych with an Egyptian theme by Gary Ermoloff (American, b. 1949). Unsigned, but
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Postcard
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
'Red Diptych' Geometric Wall Art
By Janet Sherman
Located in Rye, NY
"Red Diptych" is a wall sculpture made of paper, paint and resin with a wide range of colors, no
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Paint, Paper
Price Upon Request
'Blue Diptych' Geometric Wall Art
By Janet Sherman
Located in Rye, NY
"Blue Diptych" is a wall sculpture made of paper, paint and resin with a wide range of colors, no
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Paint, Paper
Price Upon Request
Pop Art Male Diptych Silkscreen Portrait
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful diptych silkscreen of man in yellow and red by unknown artist, circa 2000. Unsigned
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
INDIFFERENT (diptych)
Located in Zofingen, AG
glazing, volumetric contours. The art-work is readable for blind and visually impaired people by touch.
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
