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The Continental Self
The Continental Self
The Continental Self

The Continental Self

Artist (American, 1937–2021)
Date1993
MediumAcrylic and graphite on canvas
Dimensions30 1/4 x 26 1/2 in. (76.8 x 67.3 cm)
Frame: 38 1/2 x 35 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (97.8 x 90.2 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Mary and Jim Patton
Object number2014.20.79
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceCreated California, 1993; collection of the artist [Max Protech Gallery, New York]; Mary and James R. Patton Jr., Great Falls, VA; given to NCMA, 2014.


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