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A Terrible Beauty

Artist Jeannie O'Connor (American, born 1945)
Date1989
MediumColor overlay
DimensionsImage: 18 × 18 inches (45.72 × 45.72 cm)
Sheet: 22 3/16 × 21 7/8 inches (56.36 × 55.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Drs. Antonio S. and Luz S. Racela
Object numberF91-72/55
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DescriptionDresser with top drawer slightly open, visible. On top rests brass lamp with glass shade, several boxes, one open. At back on top of dresser, a picture frame leans against wall. Everything seems to be covered with ashes. Wall behind is green with pink areas, several dark shadows.
Copyright© Jeannie O'Connor
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