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Thornton Dial Sr., (1928–2016), “Oprah Winfrey”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1988, Oil and enamel on ply…
Oprah Winfrey
Thornton Dial Sr., (1928–2016), “Oprah Winfrey”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1988, Oil and enamel on ply…
Thornton Dial Sr., (1928–2016), “Oprah Winfrey”, Bessemer, Alabama, 1988, Oil and enamel on plywood, 72 × 48 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Museum purchase, 1990.3.3.
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Record Details

Oprah Winfrey

Artist ((1928–2016))
Date1988
Place/RegionBessemer, Alabama, United States
MediumOil and enamel on plywood
Dimensions72 × 48"
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Accession number1990.3.3
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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