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Zenry's Lil' Christmas Cheer

Print

Double-sided print depicting 'Mr. Unnatural' in several places as well as several positions on one side (side a) and a drawing of a cowboy with 'Hold it right there Turkey' inscribed by the cowboy's face on second side (side b)

384

Lithograph with graphite

Print

AR384

William T. Wiley

Gift

Credit Line: Gift of William T. Wiley

William T. Wiley

1976

Inscription

Date

Side a, top

ZENRY'S LIL' CHRISTMANS CHEER / FOR THE NEW YEAR / AND THE GRAPES / 76

Pen

Inscription in pen

Inscription

Side b, bottom

MEANWHILE BACK AT THE RANCH .... THE WILEYS ARE / WISHING RENE + VERONICA - A Merry Christmas + Happy New Year

Pen

Object

11-1/2 in

19-1/2 in