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Fsh Out of The Sea

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

A large fish floats within a gold background; a green piglike creature is positioned above the fish; “Fish Out of The Sea” is written below the fish.

Details

Title

Fsh Out of The Sea

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1982

Medium

Crayon, colored pencil, pen, and pencil on paper

Dimensions

11 x 14 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.158

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

© Estate of Nellie Mae Rowe/High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

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