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Courtesy of Charles McGee
Noah's Ark: Genesis
Charles McGee(American, born 1924)
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“One of my favorite works in the collection is Noah’s Ark by Charles McGee. I’ve been drawn to the work for over 16 years. It lived in Prentis Court when I was first introduced to it. I actually miss it being displayed in a large space. Several things about Noah’s Ark appeal to me. McGee’s a local artist, someone you get to see around town. There’s the earthy colors, its size and the materials: cloth, rope, a bumble bee. The features and proportions of the people are fascinating and beautiful. I particularly like their eyes and skin tone. ”
Ken Morris, Assistant Evaluator
- Date
- 1984
- Medium
- Enamel and mixed media on masonite
- Dimensions
- 120 x 180 in. 304.8 x 457.2 cm
- Department
- African American Art
- Classification
- Paintings
- Credit
- Gift of Joan Lovell and James A. Tuck
- Accession No.
- F1985.12
- Provenance
- Collection of the artist
- Keywords
- COLLAGE
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