Homage a Genet

Homage a Genet: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Homage a Genet

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Homage a Genet

Entry/Object ID

2018.33.0076

Description

Oil on canvas by Tennessee Williams depicting a group of men in a bar, a few of which appear to be dancing. This is Williams' tribute to the prominent and controversial 20th century French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist and gay rights activist, Jean Genet.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Canvas, Oil

Collection

David Wolkowsky Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Williams, Tennessee

Role

Artist

Date made

1976

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Verso Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

TW

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed dimensions

Height

27 in

Width

23 in

Depth

1-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Unframed dimensions

Height

24 in

Width

20 in

Depth

1 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good

Reason for Exam

Loan Out - Outgoing

Overall Condition

Good