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Thornton Dial Sr., “Looking Out to See Drugs Peddled”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1992, Paint on plywoo…
Looking Out to See Drugs Peddled
Thornton Dial Sr., “Looking Out to See Drugs Peddled”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1992, Paint on plywoo…
Thornton Dial Sr., “Looking Out to See Drugs Peddled”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1992, Paint on plywood, 48 × 48 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Ron and June Shelp, 2012.18.1. Photo by Adam Reich.
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Looking Out to See Drugs Peddled

Artist ((1928–2016))
Date1992
Place/RegionBessemer, Alabama, United States
MediumPaint on plywood
Dimensions48 × 48"
Credit LineGift of Ron and June Shelp
Accession number2012.18.1
Photo CreditAdam Reich
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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