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The Uncompromising Land

c. 1935

Lucille Jeffries

Associated Names

Lucille Jeffries

Artist, American, 1903 - 1950

The image depicts a woman standing on a cobblestone path. She has strong facial features with defined cheekbones and a focused expression. She wears a long-sleeved blouse, a full skirt, and a bonnet covering most of her hair. The woman is barefoot and holds a staff or tool. In the background are rolling hills, a textured sky, and two small shacks with slanted roofs surrounded by a fence.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

stone: -- x 295 mm
image: 307 x 225 mm
sheet: 360 x 332 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2693

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "The Uncompromising Land" in pencil, lower left corner; signed: "Lucille Jeffries" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456777

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