Untitled (Woman and Peacock and Gray Feet) - High Museum of Art

Untitled (Woman and Peacock and Gray Feet)

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Drawing of a woman in a deep navy blue, long dress facing a bright purple peacock above a pair of gray feet with green nails, all against multicolored background.

Details

Title

Untitled (Woman and Peacock and Gray Feet)

Artist/Maker

Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982)

Date

1978–1982

Medium

Crayon, marker, and colored pencil on paper

Dimensions

19 x 24 inches

Credit

Gift of Judith Alexander

Accession #

2003.141

Location

Currently not on view

Image Copyright

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

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