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Portrait of Roger M. Blough

Object number2018.150.1

Artist Nat Youngblood (1916 - 2009)

Datec. 1958

MediumPaint; Paper; Graphite; Ink

Credit LineGift of Robert J. and Cathy Trombetta

DescriptionPortrait painting on rectangular beige paper; edges are slightly irregularly cut. Front has bust portrait of man in three-quarter view facing slightly proper left. Man has gray/black/brown hair and wears black/gray eyeglasses and black suit, white collared shirt, and black necktie. Background is mix of grays, blues, blacks, and browns.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Overall): 8.063 x 6.25 x 0.031 in. (20.5 x 15.9 x 0.1 cm)
Height x Width (Painted area only): 6.313 x 5.313 in. (16 x 13.5 cm)
SignedArtist signature painted in black in viewer's bottom right corner of the painted portrait "Nat Youngblood".
InscriptionsFront has handwritten graphite text in the bottom margin "Roger Blough 1958?".

Reverse has handwritten text in black ink at top center "Roger Blough / c 1958".
Historical NotesPortrait of Roger M. Blough by Nat Youngblood.

Related person Roger M. Blough (1904 - 1985)

Related institution United States Steel Corporation

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