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Untitled (Winged Dog on Expressway)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

A black, winged, doglike creature stands among several flowers and plant life, including a bright orange flower directly below its legs.

Details

Title

Untitled (Winged Dog on Expressway)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1981

Medium

Crayon, colored pencil, and pencil on paper

Dimensions

24 x 18 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.216

On View

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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