Tony King

American, born 1944

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This is a painting of a stylized twenty dollar bill. It depicts a detailed and enlarged version of a United States twenty dollar bill, featuring intricate designs typical of currency such as ornate borders and sophisticated patterning, along with vibrant colors. The prominent visual element is the portrait on the right side encircled by an oval frame. Surrounding the portrait are various labels and words associated with currency, including "Federal Reserve Note," "United States of America," and "TWENTY DOLLARS." The corners are marked with the number "20" in red, and other elements like signatures and seals are included to mimic the design of a real banknote. Colorful serial numbers are also displayed on the surface.
Tony King, Jackson 20, 1981, screenprint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.135

Jackson 20

Tony King · 1981 · screenprint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.135

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Franklin $100

Tony King · 1983 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.134