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William Congdon

The Colosseum, 1951

Description

Maker

  • William Congdon, 1912 - 1998, American

Title

The Colosseum

Year

1951

Medium

Oil and metallic paint on panel

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • oil paint

Supports

  • panel

Dimensions

105.4 x 122.2 cm (41 1/2 x 48 1/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signed and dated LR:WC 51

Type

  • Paintings

Credit

Gift of the Congdon Family

Object Number

60.106X

Projects & Publications

Publications

William Congdon

My Life Has Been a Painting

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

From the Reserve II

June 24 - August 27, 1994

Recent Accessions

April 23 - May 28, 1961

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