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Maker(s):Thorne, Diana
Culture:Canadian (1895 -1963)
Title:Monkey Man's Music
Type:Print
Materials:drypoint printed in black on medium weight, moderately textured, cream colored paper
Measurements:sheet: 11 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in; 29.2 cm x 31.7 cm; Image: 7 7/8 in x 9 7/8 in; 20 cm x 25.1 cm
Narrative Inscription:  signature in pencil at lower right: Diana Thorne
Accession Number:  SC 2016.62.162
Credit Line:The Gladys Engel Lang and Kurt Lang Collection
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
2016_62_162.jpg

Description:
Organ grinder with mustache and slouchy hat, churning an organ. Monkey wearing fez and short suit holds a string attached to the organ grinder's finger. Three girls wearing matching white dresses, knee socks, and shoes dance to the organ grinder's music. Monkey, street performer, children, child, girl, young, dancing, music, organ.

Subjects:
drypoints (prints)

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