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Marian Spore Bush

Artwork Details

Wherefore War
circa 1930
Marian Spore Bush
oil on canvas
45 15/16 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. x 1 1/2 in. (116.68 x 162.56 x 3.81 cm)
Gift from the family of Marian S. Bush
2014/2.200

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Description

Physical Description:

Grey, black and white in color. There is a large black creature (snake-like) in the center. Below is dark (water or underground), and there are hundreds of skulls floating. In the grey areas (possibly land?), there are hundreds of soldiers wearing black, in formation.

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