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Lullaby

c. 1950

Dorothy Sklar

Associated Names

Dorothy Sklar

Artist, American, 1906 - 1996

The image shows a person holding a child. The person is sitting cross-legged, with a serene expression. They have dark hair and wear a red headdress. The child, also with dark hair, is wrapped in a colorful striped blanket. The person wears garments in shades of purple, red, and brown, while the child has a brimmed hat. The background features warm hues and geometric shapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color screenprint on laid paper
Credit Line

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

Sheet: 505 x 332 mm
Image: 460 x 280 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4439

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, "Lullaby" (within quotes) E/50; lower right, Dorothy Sklar.

Wikidata ID

Q76551941

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