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Pinnacle of Science

Artist Rube Goldberg (American ; 1883-1970)
Copy Right Holder Rube Goldberg, Inc.
DateApril 16, 1947
Mediumgraphite | ink | white ink | on paper
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/8 x 14 7/8 in. (25.7 x 37.8 cm)
Classification(s)
  • DRAWING
Credit LineGift of George W. George, Class of 1941
Terms
  • political cartoon
  • scientist
  • atomic bomb
  • destruction
  • chair
Object numberM.2004.21.82
Inscribedu.c. in ink: PINNACLE OF SCIENCE [crossed out with pencil]; l.r. in image in ink: RUBE/GOLDBERG.; l.c. in pencil: 461-529; l.r. in ink: WED. APR. 16, 1947; verso u.l. in pencil: 3 columns wide/ editorial page/ Wednesday, April 16.; verso l.l. in pencil: 70[encircled]
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