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Betty

1940

Morris Atkinson Blackburn

Associated Names

Morris Atkinson Blackburn

Artist, American, 1902 - 1979

The image depicts a person reclining in a minimalistic and abstract style. The person is shown in a reclining position, propped up on their left elbow with their head resting on their hand. Their facial features are minimally depicted with closed eyes, and they have short, dark hair. The person is wearing a loose pink garment. In front of the person is a rectangular box-like object. The background consists of abstract shapes and blocks of muted colors.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

image: 125 x 237 mm
sheet: 230 x 317 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.925

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Betty p.p. R.I., To Roy Wicks; lower right, Morris Blackburn '40.

Wikidata ID

Q76550094

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