Created by
Hawkins, William, American, 1895 - 1990
Date
ca. 1984
Medium
enamel on found wooden board
Dimensions
H x W: 38 3/4 × 48 1/4 in. (98.4 × 122.6 cm)
H x W x D (frame): 40 9/16 × 50 3/8 × 1 15/16 in. (103 × 128 × 5 cm)
Description
A painting depicting Jesus and the twelve apostles at the Last Supper by William Hawkins. Jesus is seated at center and is wearing a white robe. The apostles are seated next to him on both sides. They are wearing brown robes. An individual on the left side of the painting is wearing blue robes. An individual on the right side of the painting is dressed in green, with a white head scarf, and holds a cup. They are seated around a white table with dishes and food on it. On the bench in front of the table is a green robe and jug. Handwritten below the image in white paint is [WILLIAM L. HAWKINS. BORN. JULY. 27. 1895. IN. KY.] The painting has a green border.
Classification
Visual Arts
Type
paintings
Topic
Art
Christianity
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Purchased with funds provided by the Center for the Study of African American Religious Life's (CSAARL) Lilly Endowment Inc. grant
Object number
2024.7.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Ricco/Maresca Gallery
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58240f0d4-eed8-420d-a7f3-cdcede638bb8

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