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Helen Frederick

The first syllable 'Gu' means darkness: the second 'Ru' light. The Guru is doubtlessly Brahma who dispels all darkness. 23.,

Description

Maker

  • Helen Frederick, (RISD BFA 1967, Illustration; RISD MFA 1969, Painting and Printmaking)

Title

The first syllable 'Gu' means darkness: the second 'Ru' light. The Guru is doubtlessly Brahma who dispels all darkness. 23.

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • Watercolor and opaque watercolor

Techniques

  • Watercolor and opaque watercolor

Dimensions

38 x 27.8 cm (14 15/16 x 10 15/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

LL:"July 28, 1978"; LC:"The first syllable 'Gu' means darkness:/ the second 'Ru' light. The Guru is/ doubtlessly Brahma who dispels all darkness. 23."; LR:"Chitra"; "Frederick '78"

Type

  • Drawings and Watercolors

Credit

Gift of the artist

Object Number

2022.34.1.10

About

The first syllable 'Gu' means darkness: the second 'Ru' light. The Guru is doubtlessly Brahma who dispels all darkness. 23.
from the series Guru Gita

LL:"July 28, 1978"; LC:"The first syllable 'Gu' means darkness:/ the second 'Ru' light. The Guru is/ doubtlessly Brahma who dispels all darkness. 23."; LR:"Chitra"; "Frederick '78"

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