Artist
Leon Polk Smith (American, 1906–1996)American, 1906–1996
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Correspondence: Blue-Yellow
Date1963
PlaceUnited States
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions86 3/8 × 67 1/2 in. (219.5 × 171.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Robert Mead Jamieson in memory of Marjorie Jamieson Moog
Object number98.245
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"Art at Midcentury: Spotlight on the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April 13–September 3, 2001.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label verso: "The Brooklyn Museum / 200 Eastern parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052 / Leon Polk Smith : / Correspondence: Blue-Yellow, 1963 / Acrylic on canvas / 86 x 68 1/2 inches / Collection of the Artist / TL 1995 98.23."
The painting is signed in black, verso of canvas: "Leon Polk Smith / Correspondence / Blue-Yellow / 1963 / 86 x 68 / birthday gift To R.M.J. / 1988."
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