Odd Family - High Museum of Art

Odd Family

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

Four human forms stand under the canopy of a large tree with birds in the foliage; two of the figures look solemn and face the others, who have wide smiles; “Odd Family” is written among the figures.

Details

Title

Odd Family

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1978–1982

Medium

Crayon, pen, and pencil on paper

Dimensions

24 x 19 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.169

On View

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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