The Starter Told Parker to Go Around

Robert Sarsony, The Starter Told Parker to Go Around, 1971, oil on fiberboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Sara Roby Foundation, 1986.6.76
Robert Sarsony, The Starter Told Parker to Go Around, 1971, oil on fiberboard, 3040 in. (76.3101.6 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Sara Roby Foundation, 1986.6.76

Artwork Details

Title
The Starter Told Parker to Go Around
Date
1971
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
3040 in. (76.3101.6 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Sara Roby Foundation
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on fiberboard
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group
  • Architecture — vehicle — automobile
  • Recreation — sport and play — racing
  • Occupation — sport — referee
  • Portrait male — unidentified — Parker
Object Number
1986.6.76

Works by this artist (7 items)

Jeffrey Gale, Double Bushel Basket, 2010, white ash, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.19
Double Bushel Basket
Date2010
white ash
Not on view
Jeffrey Gale, Pastry Basket, 2004, white ash, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.23
Pastry Basket
Date2004
white ash
Not on view
Jeffrey Gale, Knitting Basket, 2007, white ash, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.22
Knitting Basket
Date2007
white ash
Not on view
Jeffrey Gale, Fruit Basket, 2005, white ash, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha G. Ware and Steven R. Cole, 2011.47.21
Fruit Basket
Date2005
white ash
Not on view

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