Mother Tokio on Pulpit

1958–1960

Milton Rogovin

Associated Names
Milton Rogovin

Artist, American, 1909 - 2011

This is a photograph of a room with a religious altar. The image captures a makeshift altar area adorned with various religious symbols and decorations. A prominent cross, crafted from wood, stands at the center of a table, which is covered with a cloth and is decorated with a bouquet of flowers in a vase. Behind the altar, the wall is adorned with images, including framed portraits and religious figures. A visible sign reads, "NO SMOKING PLEASE THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE." At the top left of the image, an illuminated ceiling lamp adds light to the scene.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Palm Springs, CA; Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy, San Leandro, CA, purchased 2009; gift to NGA, 2011.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right on mount below image in graphite: Milton Rogovin

Wikidata ID

Q64158267

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