Untitled (On the Rug) - High Museum of Art

Untitled (On the Rug)

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

black animal with an orange mouth sits on a colorful rug with scalloped detailing.

Details

Title

Untitled (On the Rug)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1981

Medium

Crayon and pencil on paper

Dimensions

19 x 22 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.149

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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