Hydrangeas Spring Song
Alma Thomas, American, 1891 - 1978
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
1976Medium:
Acrylic on canvasDimensions:
6 feet 6 inches × 48 inches (198.1 × 121.9 cm)Copyright:
Research inconclusive. Copyright may apply.Curatorial Department:
Contemporary ArtObject Location:
2002-20-1Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Purchased with funds contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rosenwald II in honor of René and Sarah Carr d'Harnoncourt, The Judith Rothschild Foundation, and with other funds being raised in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Museum and in celebration of African American art, 2002
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
1976Medium:
Acrylic on canvasDimensions:
6 feet 6 inches × 48 inches (198.1 × 121.9 cm)Copyright:
Research inconclusive. Copyright may apply.Curatorial Department:
Contemporary ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2002-20-1Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Purchased with funds contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rosenwald II in honor of René and Sarah Carr d'Harnoncourt, The Judith Rothschild Foundation, and with other funds being raised in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Museum and in celebration of African American art, 2002
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