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Object Number
995-29-10/74617
Display Title
Personalized Christmas card with chalk and ink pueblo scene
Descriptions
Object Description
Drawing. Christmas card of purple paper with chalk and ink pueblo scene. Scene is of silent pueblo village at night with a light snowfall. In the upper left of the picture is a large yellow star. Details are sketched in black ink with the brown of the buildings, white of the snow, and yellow of the star in chalk. Text underneath scene reads "Happy Holidays." Drawing is signed by the artist. Paper has previously been folded in thirds to fit a standard business sized envelope. On reverse of page is drawn a small pot in the right lower corner. Details in black ink with yellow and red chalk coloring. If the paper was folded with the drawing inside, this pot would appear on the outside of the outer fold.
Classification
- Drawing
Department
Prints and Drawings
Date
1967-1995
Artist
Chad Burkhardt
Culture
- Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Texas?
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Watercolor
Dimensions
Overall: 21.6 x 27.9 x 0.1 cm (8 1/2 x 11 x 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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