Marriage, A Social Contract

Nall Hollis

1971

  • Titles Marriage, A Social Contract (Proper)
  • Artist Nall Hollis, American, Alabama, born 1948
  • Medium etching
  • Dimensions image: 9 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (24.8 x 19.4 cm) sheet: 20 x 12 3/4 in. (50.8 x 32.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of the artist in honor of Mr. and Mrs. David Roberts, III, 1986.1166.9
  • Work Type print
  • Classification Prints

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