University Art Museum at New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
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- Donald Bradford
- The Hat Makes the Man, 1988
- Mixed media on Masonite
- 20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.64 cm)
- Framed: 20.25 x 16.25 x 1.5 in (51.44 x 41.28 x 3.81 cm)
- Signature: verso
- Inv: 1989.01.16a
Painting is of a pair of men switching derby hats. The action is represented by the characters being repeated on the same pane, directly directly next to each other and exchanging hats. The figures are set against a gray background, and a horizon line provides depth.
Colors: Cool toned palette: blues, grays, white black, yellow, red.
Finish: slight texture from brush strokes and glossy finish.
- Collections: Modern and Contemporary Art Collection, Paper Works
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