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The March to Nowhere

c. 1935

Margaret Coleman Harris

Associated Names

Margaret Coleman Harris

Artist, American, 1898 - 1961

This is a drawing of figures walking along a pathway. The image depicts a group of somewhat stylized, abstract figures moving forward on a sidewalk, set against a backdrop of tall fences and bare trees under an overcast sky. The figures are rendered in dark tones, creating a stark contrast against the lighter background. The title is "The March to Nowhere." The artist employs a monochromatic palette, utilizing black ink on white paper.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 250 x 347 mm
sheet: 332 x 458 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2359

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "The March to Nowhere" in pencil, lower left; signed: "Margaret Harris" in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76549396

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