Untitled (Sad Dog) - High Museum of Art

Untitled (Sad Dog)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

A large orange doglike creature sits among several dark brown and black trees against a murky yellow and brown background.

Details

Title

Untitled (Sad Dog)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1981

Medium

Crayon and pencil on board

Dimensions

9 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.147

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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