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John Wesley — Nine female inmates of the Cincinnati workhouse participating in a patriotic tableau
John Wesley

Nine female inmates of the Cincinnati workhouse participating in a patriotic tableau

1976

A diptych acrylic on linen work by John Wesley depicting nine female inmates participating in a patriotic tableau at the Cincinnati workhouse. This provocative social commentary reflects the artist's engagement with contemporary issues.

Medium
acrylic on linen, diptych

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Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale

June 27, 2024

Lot 51

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John Wesley, Nine female inmates of the Cincinnati workhouse participating in a patriotic tableau, 1976

A diptych acrylic on linen work by John Wesley depicting nine female inmates participating in a patriotic tableau at the Cincinnati workhouse. This provocative social commentary reflects the artist's engagement with contemporary issues.

Medium
acrylic on linen, diptych
Year
1976
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Patriotic, 1970s, American, 1976, Acrylic On Linen, Diptych, Post-War, Social Commentary, Figuration, Female Figures, John Wesley, Portrait, Institutional, Contemporary

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