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Black Path of Life

Michael D. Henry, Black Path of Life, n.d., dogwood with pyrographic ornamentation and polyurethane finish, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Theta Technologies, Inc. from the workshop of the artist, 2008.14

Michael D. Henry, Black Path of Life, n.d., dogwood with pyrographic ornamentation and polyurethane finish, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Theta Technologies, Inc. from the workshop of the artist, 2008.14

Michael D. Henry, Black Path of Life, n.d., dogwood with pyrographic ornamentation and polyurethane finish, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Theta Technologies, Inc. from the workshop of the artist, 2008.14

Michael D. Henry, Black Path of Life, n.d., dogwood with pyrographic ornamentation and polyurethane finish, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Theta Technologies, Inc. from the workshop of the artist, 2008.14

Copied Michael D. Henry, Black Path of Life, n.d., dogwood with pyrographic ornamentation and polyurethane finish, 70 x 1 ⁵⁄₈ in. (177.8 x 4.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Theta Technologies, Inc. from the workshop of the artist, 2008.14

Artwork Details

Title: Black Path of Life
Artist: Michael D. Henry
Date: n.d.
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 70 x 1 ⁵⁄₈ in. (177.8 x 4.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Theta Technologies, Inc. from the workshop of the artist
Mediums Description: dogwood with pyrographic ornamentation and polyurethane finish
Classifications: Sculpture
Object Number: 2008.14
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2008.14