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Object Number
997-20-10/74706
Display Title
Drawing of two dancing men
Descriptions
Object Description
Pencil drawing of two dancing men. One in profile carrying a branch and wearing an animal tail, a necklace and boughs bound to his upper arms faces the viewer's left. The other with buffalo headdress and carrying a bow, arrows, and a rattle faces full front. Ground shading indicates shadows present under both figures. Signed lower right Sua-Peen. Framed.
Classification
- Drawing
Department
Prints and Drawings
Date
1930-1939
Artist
Jose Vicente Aguilar
Culture
- San Ildefonso
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Mexico
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Santa Fe County
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San Ildefonso Pueblo
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San Ildefonso Pueblo
Materials
Graphite
Dimensions
Overall: 20.8 x 26.7 cm (8 3/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Label on object
Signed "Sua-Peen" in lower right corner
Credit Line
Gift of Harriet C. Cushman
Provenance
Collector
William Allen Cushman
(1930-1940 ca.)
Donor
Harriet C. Cushman
(8/14/97)
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