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W. Hemmerling, “The Lord of the Dance,” Ponchatoula, Louisianna, n.d., Paint on wood, 33 7/8 × …
The Lord of the Dance
W. Hemmerling, “The Lord of the Dance,” Ponchatoula, Louisianna, n.d., Paint on wood, 33 7/8 × …
W. Hemmerling, “The Lord of the Dance,” Ponchatoula, Louisianna, n.d., Paint on wood, 33 7/8 × 16 7/8 × 4 1/4 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Richard and Laura Parsons, 2021.6.5. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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The Lord of the Dance

Daten.d.
Place/RegionPonchatoula, Louisianna
MediumPaint on wood
Dimensions33 7/8 × 16 7/8 × 4 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Laura and Richard Parsons
Accession number2021.6.5
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
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