Polynesia

John Melville Kelly

Associated Names
John Melville Kelly

Artist, American, 1879 - 1962

The image shows two people standing side by side. Their faces lack detail but have faint suggestions of lips. Both individuals have hair styled closely to the head. They are wearing dresses with bold patterns in shades of brown and cream; one dress has floral designs, while the other has geometric and tribal-inspired patterns. The individuals are not holding any objects or wearing visible jewelry. The background is plain, emphasizing the clothing patterns.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    aquatint in brown [progressive proof, 3rd printing]

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5163


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1945

  • Color Prints and Color Printing: Original Works by Old and Modern Masters, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1945.

Wikidata ID

Q65022323

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