Untitled (Person with Blue Socks) - High Museum of Art

Untitled (Person with Blue Socks)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

Drawing of a standing figure in a walking motion with body facing front, wearing black and blue outfit, with bright blue socks, surrounded by red and blue plants.

Details

Title

Untitled (Person with Blue Socks)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1968–1982

Medium

Crayon and pencil on paper

Dimensions

11 x 8 1/2 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.300

On View

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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