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Untitled (Pink Lion)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

A multicolored lion with a mosaic-detailed mane faces a turquoise bird perched in a tree, all against a verdant, colorful background.

Details

Title

Untitled (Pink Lion)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1981

Medium

Pencil and crayon on paper

Dimensions

10 x 15 inches

Credit

Gift of Beverly Stephens

Accession #

2022.116

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

© Estate of Nellie Mae Rowe/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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