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  • Design Credit: Elizabeth Roberts Architec̦ture & Design, Photo Credit: Dustin Aksland. Dimensions: H 57 in. x W 79 in.
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Cleve Gray
Three

1989

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CLEVE GRAY Three, 1989 Acrylic on canvas 57 x 79 inches
  • Creator:
    Cleve Gray (1918-2004, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1989
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57 in (144.78 cm)Width: 79 in (200.66 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062586983

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