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Sugar Plantation Marker

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

A tall, grey stone pillar with the engraving "AIM 182?" at the top is the central focus of the image. The color palette includes shades of grey, black, and a hint of beige in the background. To the left of the pillar, handwritten notes detail its use as a sugar plantation marker.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
2457 × 5044 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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