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John Melville Kelly

Associated Names
John Melville Kelly

Artist, American, 1879 - 1962

The image features a silhouette of an upper body facing forward. The silhouette has a visible nose outline, an ear, and wavy hair. The person appears to hold a flower or similar object close to their face in one hand. The clothing blends into the silhouette's shape. The other arm is positioned to the side with a slight bend at the elbow. The background is a plain, flat tone with no additional visual details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint in green [progressive proof, 1st printing]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5164


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1945

  • Color Prints and Color Printing: Original Works by Old and Modern Masters, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1945.

Wikidata ID

Q65022324

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