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Untitled (Green and Red Floral Pattern)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

Green, red, and graphite swirling pattern in a clover shape; large green circles in upper left and bottom, large red circles in upper right and bottom left.

Details

Title

Untitled (Green and Red Floral Pattern)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

before 1978

Medium

Crayon and pencil on cardboard

Dimensions

8 x 12 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.208

On View

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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