The Conversation
Bernard Childs, American, 1910 - 1985
1963
Oil, sand, and graphite on canvas
Overall: 45 11/16 × 34 5/8 in. (116 × 88 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College: Gift of Judith Childs
2011.18
Geography/Culture
North America, United States
Period
20th century
Object Name
Painting
Classification
Painting
Not on view
Inscription
Signed and dated, lower right: Childs 63; inscribed in green ballpoint pen on reverse, along edge of excess canvas folded over top of stretcher: "THE CONVERSATION" 1963 B. Childs- (50 F [?]); inscribed in blue ballpoint pen on reverse, along edge of excess canvas folded over top of stretcher: This painting "The Conversation (1963) is a gift to my wife, Judith Childs- / Bernard Childs 1968 /Bernard Childs / April 1965 [8?]
Exhibition History
Storm King Art Center, Mountainville, New York, "Bernard Childs: Paintings / Prints / Images in Light," July 26-October 31, 1969.
Publication History
Bernard Childs: Paintings / Prints / Images in Light (Mountainville, New York: Storm King Art Center, 1969.
Provenance
The artist (1910-1985); given to Judith Childs (wife), New York, New York, 1968 [or 1965]; given to present collection, 2011.
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