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Monochromatic depiction of objects including figures and symbols; on the left is a black square with objects outlined in a light gray; on the right is a much larger gray square with objects outlined in light gray.
Quicksilver
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Quicksilver

Artist Philip Smith (American, born 1952)
Date1995
MediumOil and wax on linen
Dimensions49 1/8 in. x 6 ft. 3 1/16 in. (124.8 x 190.7 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Magoon in honor of Sam and Bessie Proctor
Object number1995.29
Collections
Visual DescriptionMonochromatic depiction of objects including figures and symbols; on the left is a black square with objects outlined in a light gray; on the right is a much larger gray square with objects outlined in light gray.
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8. Ceremonial – Quezaltenango
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undated
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