Mother and Child by Marion Perkins

Title

Mother and Child by Marion Perkins

Date

1956

Creator

Marion Perkins, 1908-1961 See all items with this value

Contributor

Atlanta Annuals

Description

Marion Perkins was a sculptor from Marche, AK. Mother and Child is a limestone bust of its namesake. The mother is placed behind the child as she holds his head. The mother looks toward the viewer as the child looks away.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Family See all items with this value

Additional Subject

Motherhood

Location

Atlanta

Fulton County

Georgia

USA

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Limestone

Measurements

15 x 7 x 11 in.

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

1956.007

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.CAU.155

Rights

All rights held by the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, Clark Atlanta University, (404) 880-6102 Attn: Museum Director.

Contributing Institution

Clark Atlanta University

Source

Clark Atlanta University Art Museum

Collection

Atlanta Art Annuals See all items with this value

Language

English

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