Grassy Melodic Chant

Media - 1980.36.5 - SAAM-1980.36.5_2 - 136237
Copied Alma Thomas, Grassy Melodic Chant, 1976, acrylic on canvas, 4636 in. (116.891.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of the artist, 1980.36.5

Artwork Details

Title
Grassy Melodic Chant
Artist
Date
1976
Dimensions
4636 in. (116.891.5 cm)
Markings
lower right in pen and ink: AW Thomas 76 stretcher center right in ballpoint pen and ink: Alma Thomas Wash. D.C. stretcher upper center in ballpoint pen and ink: 36" x 46"/GRASSY MELODIC CHANT
Credit Line
Bequest of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
acrylic on canvas
Classifications
Keywords
  • Abstract
Object Number
1980.36.5

Exhibitions

Media - 1978.40.3 - SAAM-1978.40.3_2 - 137737
Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas
September 15, 2023June 2, 2024
The exhibition Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas provides an intimate view of Alma Thomas’ evolving artistic practices during her most prolific period from 1959 to her death in 1978.