Untitled (Light Blue Fish) - High Museum of Art

Untitled (Light Blue Fish)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

Crayon drawing of a bright blue, split-tail fish with a split tail, against an orange background with red flora details, and a light red bird diving toward fish.

Details

Title

Untitled (Light Blue Fish)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

before 1978

Medium

Crayon and pencil on construction paper

Dimensions

12 x 18 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.239

On View

On View - Stent Family Wing, Skyway, Gallery 409

Image Copyright

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

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