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Scrutiny

(American, 1903–1999)
1954
Medium/TechniqueOil and water-based paint on canvas
Dimensions115.57 x 153.35 cm (45 1/2 x 60 3/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Accession number1986.521
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPaintings
Collections
InscriptionsLower left: Maud Morgan; Reverse: "THE REAL UNDER THE TUTELAGE AND SCRUTINY OF THE IDEAL"/HOWARD THURMAN[N?]/TITLE-SCRUTINY '54/SCRUTINY/MAUD MORGAN
ProvenanceThe artist; to MFA, 1986, anonymous gift.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
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