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All God's Chillen Got Wings

1942

Jean V. MacKay Henrich

Associated Names

Jean V. MacKay Henrich

Artist, American, 1909 - 2002

The image depicts abstract figures with wings. The central figure resembles an angel in mid-flight, with wings and an arched body. Other winged beings are seen floating in the background, against a textured backdrop resembling clouds. The artwork combines ethereal and abstract elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

block: 153 x 192 mm
sheet: 201 x 288 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2464

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, All God's Chillen Got Wings; lower right corner, McK in block; lower right corner, Jean MacKay '42

Wikidata ID

Q76549630

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