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William Congdon

The Colosseum

Description

Maker

William Congdon (American, 1912 - 1998)

Title

The Colosseum

Year

1951

Medium

  • Oil and metallic paint on panel

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Oil and metallic paint on panel

Materials

oil paint

Supports

  • panel

Dimensions

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

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Signature: Signed and dated LR:WC 51

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Congdon Family

Object Number

60.106X

Type

  • Paintings

Projects & Publications

Publications

  • Journal

William Congdon: My Life Has Been a Painting

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

From the Reserve II
Twentieth-Century Painting
Jun 24, 1994 – Aug 27, 1994
Recent Accessions
Apr 23, 1961 – May 28, 1961

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William Congdon (American, 1912 - 1998)
The Colosseum, 1951
Oil and metallic paint on panel
105.4 x 122.2 cm (41 1/2 x 48 1/8 inches)
Gift of the Congdon Family 60.106X

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