Modern and Contemporary ArtDrawings1975
By Saul Steinberg (American, born Romania)
The Elephant Table is a drawings created in 1975 using oil and graphite on canvas, colored pencil and graphite on paper and wood measuring H. 16-1/4, W. 21-1/4 inches (41 x 54 cm.) attributed to Saul Steinberg (American, born Romania) — now part of the Modern and Contemporary Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Oil and graphite on canvas, colored pencil and graphite on paper and wood |
| Dimensions | H. 16-1/4, W. 21-1/4 inches (41 x 54 cm.) |
| Classification | Drawings |
| Department | Modern and Contemporary Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Arnold and Milly Glimcher, 1987 |
| Date | 1975 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses The Elephant Table?
The Elephant Table is housed in the Modern and Contemporary Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was The Elephant Table created?
The Elephant Table dates to 1975.
What material is The Elephant Table made from?
The Elephant Table is crafted from oil and graphite on canvas, colored pencil and graphite on paper and wood.
Is The Elephant Table in the public domain?
The Elephant Table is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026