Portrait of Mel Blount
Object number2012.111.3
Artist
Mervin Allen Corning
(1926 - 2006)
MediumPaper; Ink
Credit LineGift of Arthur J. Rooney, Jr.
DescriptionMulti-colored print featuring profile image of a football player, turning his head toward the right. Wearing black football jersey with player number on proper right sleeve and what appears to be a white towel draped around neck and over chest. Artist signature on bottom right, on picture.Dimensions24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm)SignedArtist signature on bottom right, on picture "M Corning".
InscriptionsFootball jersey has "47" on proper right sleeve.
Historical NotesCornerback Mel Blount played his entire professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, from 1970-1983. He is a four-time Super Bowl champion, and was chosen MVP of the 1976 Pro Bowl.
Related person
Melvin Cornell Blount
(born 1948)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Previous owner
Arthur Joseph Rooney Jr.
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Mervin Allen Corning
