Ship of Fools

John Alexander, Ship of Fools, 2006-2007, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James F. Dicke Family, 2013.87.1, © 2007, John Alexander
John Alexander, Ship of Fools, 2006-2007, oil on canvas, 96 x 76 in. (243.8 x 193.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James F. Dicke Family, 2013.87.1, © 2007, John Alexander

Artwork Details

Title
Ship of Fools
Artist
Date
2006-2007
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
96 x 76 in. (243.8 x 193.0 cm)
Copyright
© 2007, John Alexander
Credit Line
Gift of the James F. Dicke Family
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • Travel — water — ship
  • Waterscape — boat
  • Figure group
Object Number
2013.87.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2013.87.1

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Ship of Fools
Artist
Date2006-2007
oil on canvas
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