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Philip Wofford, Acrylic on Canvas "Grotto", dtd. 1977, 61.5" x 61.5"

About the Item

Philip Wofford (b. 1935, Van Buren, AZ) was born in Van Buren, Arizona in 1935. He received his BFA from the University of Arkansas in 1957 and his Masters Degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1958. His work has been exhibited at several prominent institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the San Francisco Museum of Art; the Houston Museum of Contemporary Art; The Fogg Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge; and Yale University, New Haven. Wofford's work is represented in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; the RISD Museum, Providence; the Weatherspoon Art Museum, and many other prominent museums and collections.
  • Creator:
    Philip Wofford (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.5 in (156.21 cm)Width: 61.5 in (156.21 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1977
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition, no issues.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #2001931stDibs: LU1078438005482
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