Ben Culwell
Hole in the Whole

Hole in the Whole
Hole in the Whole
Hole in the Whole
ArtistAmerican, 1918–1992
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Hole in the Whole
Date1955–1956
PlaceUnited States
MediumOil, laquer, and mixed media on Masonite
Dimensions48 1/8 × 24 5/16 in. (122.2 × 61.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of the family of the artist
Object number95.193
Not on view

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Provenance[Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston]; Elizabeth Culwell; given to MFAH, 1995.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Across the back lengthwise verso, in red paint: "CROWD $300.00", in black paint: "Hole in the Whole Wherefore Ben L. Culwell 1955-56". On a sticker upper left verso: "Ben Culwell Hole in the Whole 1955-56, oil, laquer, and mixed media on masonite 24" x 48" BC7 Hiram Butler Gallery 4520 Blossom Houston, TX 77007 (713) 863-7097".
The painting is not signed.

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