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Hugh Townley

Answering The Question

Maker

Hugh Townley (American, 1923-2008)

Title

Answering The Question

Year

1996

Medium

  • wood,
  • polychrome

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wood,
  • polychrome

Materials

wood, polychromatic

Dimensions

72.4 x 57.2 x 6.4 cm (28 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches) Dimensions verified - Painting Inventory project 08/17/05

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed verso: "Hugh Townley" "Townley/1996" "HT", dimensions written, verso: 28 1/2" x 22 1/2". Stamped: "Townley" and etched "HT" on right side of piece.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Hugh and Mary Townley in memory of Danny Robbins

Object Number

1996.13

Type

  • Sculpture

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Hugh Townley (American, 1923-2008)
Answering The Question, 1996
wood; polychrome
72.4 x 57.2 x 6.4 cm (28 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches) Dimensions verified - Painting Inventory project 08/17/05
Gift of Hugh and Mary Townley in memory of Danny Robbins 1996.13

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