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David Butler, (1898–1997), “Jonah and the Whale,” Patterson, Louisiana, 20th century, Paint on …
Jonah and the Whale
David Butler, (1898–1997), “Jonah and the Whale,” Patterson, Louisiana, 20th century, Paint on …
David Butler, (1898–1997), “Jonah and the Whale,” Patterson, Louisiana, 20th century, Paint on tin, 29 1/2 × 33 1/2 × 3 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Blanchard-Hill Collection, gift of M. Anne Hill and Edward V. Blanchard, Jr., 1998.10.12. Photo by Gavin Ashworth.
Record Details

Jonah and the Whale

Artist ((1898–1997))
Date20th century
Place/RegionPatterson, Louisiana
MediumPaint on tin
Dimensions29 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 3 1/2 "
Credit LineBlanchard-Hill Collection, gift of M. Anne Hill and Edward V. Blanchard, Jr.
Accession number1998.10.12
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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