Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse

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Solar Eclipse,

1918–25

Howard Russell Butler, 1856–1934; born New York City, NY; died Princeton, NJ
PP351/2/7

Information

Title
Solar Eclipse
Dates

1918–25

Maker
Howard Russell Butler
Medium
Oil on canvas (triptych)
Dimensions
framed, overall: 140.5 x 364 x 3.1 cm. (55 5/16 x 143 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Princeton University, gift of H. Russell Butler Jr.
Object Number
PP351/2/7
Place Made

United States, Oregon

Inscription
Inscribed: Baker, Oregon, June 8, 1918
Culture
American
Type
oil paintings, paintings
Subject
moons, suns, red, blue, white (color), black

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