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Artist Charles Sibley American, 1921–2005

Datemid-20th century

MediumOil on composition board

Dimensions23 1/2 x 61 in. (59.7 x 154.9 cm)
Frame: 23 3/8 x 62 1/2 in. (59.4 x 158.8 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest)

Object numberG.51.2.2

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ProvenanceCreated North Carolina, ca. mid-20th century; collection of the artist; sold to NCMA, 1951.
Published References14th North Carolina Artists Annual Exhibition (brochure) (Raleigh: North Carolina State Art Society, 1951), no. 49.

Acquisitions from North Carolina Annuals, 1946-1966 (exhibition catalogue) (Raleigh: North Carolina Museum of Art, 1967), cat. no. 38, illus. (b-w).

200 Years of the Visual Arts in North Carolina (exhibition catalogue) (Raleigh: North Carolina Museum of Art, 1976), cat. no. 49, illus. (b-w).
Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, State Art Gallery, "14th North Carolina Artists Annual Exhibition," April 22-May 20, 1951, no. 49.

Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "Acquisitions from North Carolina Annuals, 1946-1966," March 12-26, 1967, cat. no. 38, illus. (b-w).

Raleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "200 Years of the Visual Arts in North Carolina," September 12-October 31, 1976, cat. no. 49, illus. (b-w).

Marion, NC, McDowell Arts and Crafts Association, "Paintings from the 50's and 60's," October 30-November 25, 1986.

Lexington, NC, Davidson Art Guild, "Paintings from the 50's and 60's," July 31-August 26, 1987.

Goldsboro, NC, Community Arts Council, "Paintings from the 50's and 60's," January 6-29, 1989.

Morganton, NC, City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium, "Art in North Carolina, 1912-1954," October 5-November 7, 1994.
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