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Night Flight of Dread and Delight
Night Flight of Dread and Delight
Night Flight of Dread and Delight

Night Flight of Dread and Delight

Artist (Ethiopian, Addis Ababa 1937–2003, active in the United States 1970–2003)
Date1964
Associated withAfrica
MediumOil on canvas with collage
Dimensions56 5/8 x 62 5/8 in. (143.8 x 159.1 cm)
Frame: 59 1/4 x 66 x 3 in. (150.5 x 167.6 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest)
Object number98.6
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