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Thornton Dial Sr., (1928–2016), “People Love to Model”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1990, Oil, braided r…
People Love to Model
Thornton Dial Sr., (1928–2016), “People Love to Model”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1990, Oil, braided r…
Thornton Dial Sr., (1928–2016), “People Love to Model”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1990, Oil, braided rope carpet, shag carpet, industrial sealing compound on canvas, mounted on wood, 60 × 96 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of William S. Arnett in memory of Robert Bishop, 1992.20.1. © 2016 Estate of Thornton Dial / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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Record Details

People Love to Model

Artist ((1928–2016))
Date1990
Place/RegionBessemer, Alabama
MediumOil, braided rope carpet, shag carpet, industrial sealing compound on canvas, mounted on wood
Dimensions60 × 96"
Credit LineGift of William S. Arnett in memory of Robert Bishop
Accession number1992.20.1
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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