The Three Kings
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oil and collage on hardboard
Dimensions
overall: 76.2 × 121.92 cm (30 × 48 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson
Accession Number
2023.145.5
Art Historical Context
Alvin Hollingsworth'sThe Three Kings*, an painting now in the National Gallery of's CMC department, measures an impressive 30 × 48 inches (76.2 × 121.92 cm). Generously gifted by Larry D and Brenda A. Thompson this work exemplifies creative experimentation through its mixed-media approach: oil paint combined with collage elements on hardboard. Hardboard, a rigid pressed-wood panel popular in the 20th century, provides smooth yet sturdy surface that supports the layered textures of collage, allowing artists to embed paper, fabric, or other materials for added depth and narrative intrigue. The ...