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Thornton Dial Sr., “The Darkness At Night: They All In Fear Of What Go On Behind The Darkness”,…
The Darkness At Night: They All In Fear Of What Go On Behind The Darkness
Thornton Dial Sr., “The Darkness At Night: They All In Fear Of What Go On Behind The Darkness”,…
Thornton Dial Sr., “The Darkness At Night: They All In Fear Of What Go On Behind The Darkness”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1990, Oil-based paint on plywood with painted wood border, 48 × 96 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of William Arnett in memory of Robert Bishop, 1992.20.2. Photo by Adam Reich.
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The Darkness At Night: They All In Fear Of What Go On Behind The Darkness

Artist ((1928–2016))
Date1990
Place/RegionBessemer, Alabama, United States
MediumOil-based paint on plywood with painted wood border
Dimensions48 × 96"
Credit LineGift of William Arnett in memory of Robert Bishop
Accession number1992.20.2
Photo CreditAdam Reich
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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