The Reverend John L. Hunter
Acrobat with elephants

Acrobat with elephants

Acrobat with elephants
Acrobat with elephants
ArtistAmerican, 1905–1999
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Acrobat with elephants
Datec. 1985
PlaceTexas, United States
MediumWood, varnish, paint, glitter, and glass
Dimensions13 1/2 × 9 3/4 × 10 3/8 in. (34.3 × 24.8 × 26.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Clinton T. Willour in honor of Betty Moody
Object number2008.605
Non exposé

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ProvenanceClinton T. Wilour, Houston; given to MFAH, 2008.
Exhibition History"Houston Collects: African American Art," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Upper Brown Pavilion, July 31-October 26, 2008.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Burnt on underside twice: "J • L • H", "JLH"

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