Hot Rhythm
1961
101.0 x 122.0 cm
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
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About this artwork
- Title: Hot Rhythm
- Artist: archibald john motley jr.
- Year: 1961
- Original dimensions: 101.0 x 122.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
- Color intensity: Monochromatic