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Thornton Dial Sr., “HOLDING UP THE TIGER”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1995, Charcoal on paper, 30 × 41 …
HOLDING UP THE TIGER
Thornton Dial Sr., “HOLDING UP THE TIGER”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1995, Charcoal on paper, 30 × 41 …
Thornton Dial Sr., “HOLDING UP THE TIGER”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1995, Charcoal on paper, 30 × 41 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Calynne and Lou Hill, 2009.5.2. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

HOLDING UP THE TIGER

Artist ((1928–2016))
Date1995
MediumCharcoal on paper
Dimensions30 × 41"
Credit LineGift of Calynne and Lou Hill
Accession number2009.5.2
Photo CreditAdam Reich
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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Lady Holds the Bird
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1992.19.3
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