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Untitled (Row of Figures)

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Four figures, from the chest up, set against a dark red background with small, patterned areas of dark yellow and purple; “Nellie Mae Rowe” in black across top.

Details

Title

Untitled (Row of Figures)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1977

Medium

Crayon and pen on cardboard fabric bolt

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.136

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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