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Untitled (Pink Worm)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

A pink squiggle figure is surrounded by animals and a human face against a bright orange background with sky-blue accents throughout.

Details

Title

Untitled (Pink Worm)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1980

Medium

Crayon and pencil on paper

Dimensions

13 x 16 1/2 inches

Credit

Gift of Beverly Stephens

Accession #

2022.118

On View

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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