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The Great Autobiographical Silverpoint Drawing, John Wilde, 1983–84
John WildeAmerican

The Great Autobiographical Silverpoint Drawing

1983–84 · Print

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Where is “The Great Autobiographical Silverpoint Drawing” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

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About the work

In producing what is alleged to be the world’s largest silverpoint drawing, Wilde placed himself at the center of this composition, surrounded by artists and pictorial devices that sustained his long career.

Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0

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1986.8

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PrintsContemporary art20th centuryUnited States

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