The Great Tree of Peace

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The Great Tree of Peace
The Great Tree of Peace
Artist/Maker (Native American [Mohawk], 1938 – 2022)
Date1988
MediumAcrylic on canvas
DimensionsOverall: 73.7 x 58.4 cm (29 x 23 in.) Frame: 76.2 x 63.5 cm (30 x 25 in.)
Credit LineGift of the Meredith Fund in honor of Chief Skenandoah and Hu and Molly Root
Object number1998.8a
Not on view
DescriptionIndian chief and Ben Franklin sit beneath a tree
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Provenance 1998: Hamilton College (Fred L. Emerson Gallery), by gift of the Meredith Fund.
Markings Verso, bottom of frame (seal): "Artistic Framing 8529 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, Md. 20910 565-0005 585-4198"
Verso, upper left corner of canvas backing (laser etched): "Fredrix 24"
Published References Publication poster, Wellin Museum of Art library, 00333.
Signature Recto, lower left corner: "Kahionhes 2/88"
Inscribed Verso, upper left: "991.01.032"
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