Name/Title
The Studying LadyEntry/Object ID
2019.1.18Description
This line drawing and watercolor female figure with blue lips, sits cross-legged and almost appears to be holding a book in her hand. She is nude, as is consistent with Dial's portrayal of women, whom he highly revered as strong and powerful. Dials work touches on themes of racial inequality, struggles in the modern world, and relationships between men and women.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor PaintCollection
Southern Vernacular Art CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2019.1Source or Donor
Hill, Lou & CaynneAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Dial, Thornton Sr.Role
ArtistDate made
1997Dimensions
Height
30-3/4 inWidth
22 inInterpretative Labels
Label
Thornton Dial, Sr. (1928-2016)
Thornton Dial, Sr. is the most famous vernacular artist from the Southeast, whose work has shattered the art world's notion of "folk" and "outsider" art. Although Dial has never had any education or art training and is from a rural town in Alabama, his work touches on themes of racial inequality, struggles in a modern world, and relationships between men and women, themes that resonate with audiences around the world.Created By
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January 22, 2019