The Walk to Chimayo
Artist
Philomene Bennett
(American, 1935 - 2024)
Date1992
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsUnframed: 44 × 52 inches (111.76 × 132.08 cm)
Framed: 45 × 53 × 1 3/4 inches (114.3 × 134.62 × 4.45 cm)
Framed: 45 × 53 × 1 3/4 inches (114.3 × 134.62 × 4.45 cm)
Credit LineGift of Drs. Antonio S. and Luz S. Racela and Family in honor of the 75th anniversary of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Object number2009.52
SignedWritten in cursive in the lower left corner: Philomene '92
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DescriptionThis painting depicts an abstract landscape with mountains and white clouds set against a black sky. Also included are references to birds and two large eyes at the lower center of the painting. The entire composition is enlivened by zigzagging and arching lines. The overall color palette is red, yellow, blue, white and black.Copyright© Philomene Bennett
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