Rackstraw Downes
In the High Island Oil Field, Afternoon Late March

In the High Island Oil Field, Afternoon Late March

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In the High Island Oil Field, Afternoon Late March
In the High Island Oil Field, Afternoon Late March
ArtistAmerican, born England, 1939
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • In the High Island Oil Field, Afternoon Late March
Date1988–1990
PlaceTexas, United States
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions16 1/8 × 108 3/8 in. (41 × 275.3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Rod Martin and AIG American General at "One Great Night in November, 2001"
Object number2001.361
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAtlantic Richfield Company; Christie's, Los Angeles, December 5, 2000, lot 61; [Robert Miller Gallery, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2001.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in pencil on cardboard backing that was removed, cut-out and reattached:
"RACKSTRAW DOWNES In The High Island Oil Field; Afternoon, Late March o/c 16 x 108 1988-1990"
Painted initials on recto lower right: "RD"

Back labels:
"CHRISTIE'S / NA 100.30"
"HIRSCHL & ADLER MODERN..."

Various other packing and shipping labels.

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