Artist
Ben Culwell (American, 1918–1992)American, 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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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
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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