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The Emperor
The Emperor

The Emperor

Artist David Salle American, born 1952
Date2000
MediumOil and acrylic on canvas and linen
Dimensions84 x 147 in. (213.4 x 373.4 cm)
Frame: 87 x 150 in. (221 x 381 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the North Carolina State Art Society (Robert F. Phifer Bequest)
Object number2001.1
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceCreated New York, 2000; collection of the artist; [Gagosian Gallery, New York]; sold to NCMA, 2001.
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