Photo of collection object Christina's World — Wyeth, Andrew. Christina's World, 1948. Tempera on panel, 32 1/4 x 47 3/4" (81.9 x 121.3 cm). Purchase, 16.1949. (Photo: MoMA)

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Christina's World

1948

Andrew Wyeth

American, 1917–2009

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Wyeth, Andrew
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Tempera on panel
Medium: tempera, panel
Dimensions: 32 1/4 x 47 3/4" (81.9 x 121.3 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 16.1949
Credit Line: Purchase
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