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Untitled (Butterfly)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

In the center of an ornate frame is an intricate yellow, green, blue, and red butterfly surrounded by small depictions of animals and natural elements.

Details

Title

Untitled (Butterfly)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1978

Medium

Crayon, colored pencil, and pen on paper

Dimensions

21 3/4 x 27 1/2 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.233

On View

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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