Object Details
Created by
Clementine Hunter, American, ca. 1886 - 1988
Description
This painting depicts a white bowl of zinnias against a bright green background. Red, white, yellow, and orange flowers are placed in a white bowl with a large handle and wide base. The bowl rests on a wide base or saucer. The artist has signed her initials [CH] in the bottom right corner, with the "C" written backwards.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Collection of Sabra Brown Martin
Date
ca. 1970
Object number
2017.68.7
Restrictions & Rights
© Cane River Art Corporation
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
oil paintings
Medium
oil paint on paperboard
Dimensions
H x W: 24 × 16 in. (61 × 40.6 cm)
Place made
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Visual Arts
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
American South
Art
Folklife
Nature
Rural life
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2017.68.7