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Artist

Cecil West

active ca. 1940s

Works by this artist (1 item)

Merrill Shatzman, The Big Choice, from the portfolio Point of Departure, 1983-1984, screenprint on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Jane E. Goldman and Catherine Kernan, 1987.66.20

The Big Choice, from the portfolio Point of Departure

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Merrill Shatzman

Date1983-1984

screenprint on paper

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Smithsonian American Art Museum

Open Daily, 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m

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Renwick Gallery Stairwwell

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Open Daily, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m

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Explore Art and Artists

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Search Artists
Search Women Artists

Something Fun

Which Artist Shares Your Birthday?
Comics

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Art Conservation

Lunder Conservation Center

Collection Highlights

20th Century

Asian American Art

Asian American Art

Photography

Latinx Art

Sculpture

Contemporary Art

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Research Resources

Research and Scholars Center
Nam June Paik Archive Collection
Photograph Study Collection
National Art Inventories Databases
Save Outdoor Sculpture!
Researching Your Art
Library

Publications

American Art Journal
Catalogs and Books
Scholarly Symposia
Publication Prizes

Fellows and Interns

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List of Fellows and Scholars
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Featured Resource

A painting of an eye seen in the reflection of a mirror

How Do I Research My Art?

Want to learn more about the painting you found while clearing out the attic? For answers, be prepared for a little detective work.

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For K-12 Teachers

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Field Trips and School Tours
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Talking With Our Hands: Nail Art Inspiration at the Smithsonian

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A membership group for young professionals interested in the American art experience.

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