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Object Number 999-3-10/75387
Display Title Painting of Inscription Rock
Descriptions
Object Description Watercolor of Inscription Rock with jar in foreground; the rock face has the dates 1492 and 1892 and various petroglyphs. Signed lower right J. S. '92. The painted border around the painting is composed of Pueblo symbols for lightning, clouds, rain, etc. The number 27887 is in pencil at the bottom left; 2" is at the bottom middle. The painting is affixed to board; 887 is in pencil on the board at lower right. On back in ink: "Inscription Rock/ drawing by Julian Scott 92/ jar shown in foreground in/ Peabody Mus Coll./ El Moro?" The number 27887 does not apply to the jar illustrated
Inventory Description Ink wash painting of Inscription Rock
Classification
  • Painting
Subject
  • Inscription Rock
  • Petroglyph
Date 1892
Artist Julian Scott
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / McKinley County / Ramah
Dimensions Overall: 48 x 34.5 cm (18 7/8 x 13 9/16 in.)
Label on object signed by the artist

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