Artist
James Bettison (American, 1957–1997)American, 1957–1997
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Alien Baby
Date1985
PlaceHouston, Texas, United States
MediumAcrylic on rubber matting
Dimensions12 7/8 × 13 1/8 in. (32.7 × 33.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Krist Bender
Object number94.188
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition HistoryExhibited: "Fresh Paint: The Houston School" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 1985.
Exhibited: "African-American Art in the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston", The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, February 22, 2004 - May 9, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Signed and dated in paint along the bottom edge, verso: "Bettison 1-85"
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