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Object Number
995-29-10/74618
Display Title
Miniature watercolor of two Koshare clown dancers eating watermelons
Descriptions
Object Description
Watercolor depicting two black and white striped Koshare clown dancers sitting on the ground facing each other and sharing a watermelon. In the background are several natural brown kivas extending above the horizon line at mid-painting. The sky is a natural cream color, while the background below the horizon is the same color as the kivas. See notes/histories- attribution.
Classification
- Painting
Department
Prints and Drawings
Date
1950-1989
Artist
Jose D. Roybal
Culture
- San Ildefonso
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Mexico
Materials
Watercolor, Ink
Dimensions
Overall: 11.4 x 13.5 x 0.1 cm (4 1/2 x 5 5/16 x 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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