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Untitled (Woman and Black Dog)

Nellie Mae Rowe

American, 1900–1982

A woman wearing a blue dress and hat is seated in a red chair facing a large black dog against a dark brown background.

Details

Title

Untitled (Woman and Black Dog)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1978–1982

Medium

Crayon and marker on paper

Dimensions

14 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches

Credit

Purchase with Folk Art Acquisition Fund

Accession #

2003.101

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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