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Patrick J. Sullivan, “An Historic Event”,  United States, 1937, Oil on canvas, 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 …
An Historic Event
Patrick J. Sullivan, “An Historic Event”,  United States, 1937, Oil on canvas, 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 …
Patrick J. Sullivan, “An Historic Event”, United States, 1937, Oil on canvas, 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 3/4 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of the Estate of Maria and Conrad Janis, 2023.13.6. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Record Details

An Historic Event

Artist ( (1894–1967))
Date1937
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions20 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 3/4 "
Frame Dimension: 31 3/4 x 31 3/4 x 2 1/4 " (80.6 x 80.6 x 5.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Maria and Conrad Janis
Accession number2023.13.6
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
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