Portrait
#1422
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Subject/Title:
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Govan, Francis (Frank) Hawks - self-portrait |
| Artist: |
Govan, Francis (Frank) Hawks |
| Date
Created: | ca. 1945 |
| Owner/Location: |
Private Collection |
| Frame Dimensions: |
46 x 38 |
| Image Dimensions: |
44 x 36 |
| Materials/Media: |
Charcoal on canvas |
| Date Documented: |
19 May 2008 |
| Condition: |
Good |
| Description: | Subject is walking on a street with poles and wires in the background. He wears pants, a light coat, a long overcoat, a white shirt,
dark tie, and a hat. He faces three-quarter right. |
| History of Work: |
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| Notes: | Francis Hawks Govan (1916-2000) had a varied career in the art world before settling down in Memphis, Tennessee to support his family. He was a Professor of Art at Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) for 30 years.
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