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Andrew W. Mellon

1941

Jo Davidson

Artist, American, 1883 - 1952

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Artwork overview

Medium

marble
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Collection
Dimensions

diameter: 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Accession

1941.13.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Commissioned by The A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust, Pittsburgh; gift 1941 to NGA.

Associated Names

The A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust

Bibliography

1970

American Paintings and Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1970: 174, repro.

1973

Finley, David Edward. A Standard of Excellence: Andrew W. Mellon Founds the National Gallery of Art at Washington. Washington, 1973: 75.

1994

Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 65, repro.

Inscriptions

lower right: JO DAVIDSON/ 1941

Wikidata ID

Q63809789

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