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1921-1999
HIMALAYAS (TRIPTYCH)

measurements
overall: 72 by 107 5/8 in.

alternate measurements
183 by 274 cm.

signed Bluhm and dated 66 lower left of left canvas

oil on canvas, in three parts, unframed

Condition Note: Surface handling grime, especially around the edges, some craquelure is visible in the black areas, otherwise in good condition.

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PROVENANCE

Vincent Melzac, Washington, D.C.

EXHIBITED

Washington, D.C., The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Norman Bluhm: Recent Paintings, March 21 - April 20, 1969, catalogue no. 10; The Dayton Art Institute

NOTE

Please note that this work will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings of Norman Bluhm; Editor, John Yau.