Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery. Gift of Mrs. Sarah P. Thomas
1984.8.1
The Cancer on Civilization: War
1935 (Date created)
Oil
Painting
Paintings
24 in W
x
22.75 in H
(Frame)
15.25 in W x 14 in H (Image)
15.25 in W x 14 in H (Image)
American
Abstraction painted with the palette knife. In front is a "great war head", patched up with tape, chin propped up with metal and diseased skin. In back are parade hats, war medals, an academic head and hat, and a knight in armor.
In Collection
University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery (Gift, 1983-now)
Sarah P. Thomas (Purchased and owned, 1975-1983)
Dillner Galleries Auction (Sold, June 17-18, 1975)
Albert J. Marino (Owned, 1965-75)
Wunderley Galleries (Before 1965)?
Sarah P. Thomas (Purchased and owned, 1975-1983)
Dillner Galleries Auction (Sold, June 17-18, 1975)
Albert J. Marino (Owned, 1965-75)
Wunderley Galleries (Before 1965)?
J.C. Stiers, "Malcolm Parcell Paintings Shown in N.Y.", in P.B. Edwards, "The Life and Work of Malcolm Parcell: A catalogue raisonne", Washington County Historical Society, Washington, PA, 2002.
Included in Malcolm's slide collection
Included in Malcolm's slide collection
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