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The Descension

A work made of oil on canvas.

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  • A work made of oil on canvas.

Date:

1961

Artist:

Bob Thompson
American, 1937-1966

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Contemporary Art

Artist

Bob Thompson

Title

The Descension

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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1961

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

21.8 × 33 cm (8 5/8 × 13 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. James and Jetta Jones

Reference Number

1999.938

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