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Created in 1942
Bibliography: The New Handbook of Texas in Six Volumes: Volume 1, The Texas State Historical Association, Austin, 1996, Plate 57
Text next to plate "Much aware of the changes being wrought throughout Texas by improved highways, Bowling often used the road as a metaphor for change—old v. new, rural v. urban, tradition v. change.
Exhibition: Lone Star Regionalism: The Dallas Nine and their Circle, 1929-1945, Dallas Museum of Art, February 3-March 17, 1985
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Depicted location and place of origin: Texas (state/United States): TGN: 7007826
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From 1942: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Kiest Memorial Prize, Thirteenth Annual Dallas Allied Arts Exhibition, purchased from the artist
[1] The Dallas Art Association operated the Dallas Public Art Gallery where the painting was exhibited prior to its accession into the collection.
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- Highway Development in Texas~Read the history of Texas highway development at the Texas State Historical Association website.
- American Highways~Explore the history of the Interstate Highway System at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Dallas Museum of Art, Uncrated~Learn more about the Kiest Memorial Prize on the DMA's Uncrated blog.
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- Charles T. Bowling often depicted roads in his work because he was fascinated by the roads and highway system. He was especially interested in roads that were under construction, either being created or expanded.
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- Charles T. Bowling often depicted roads in his work because he was fascinated by the roads and highway system. He was especially interested in roads that were under construction, either being created or expanded.
Archival Resources
Web Resources
- Highway Development in Texas~Read the history of Texas highway development at the Texas State Historical Association website.
- American Highways~Explore the history of the Interstate Highway System at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- Dallas Museum of Art, Uncrated~Learn more about the Kiest Memorial Prize on the DMA's Uncrated blog.
Notes
Created in 1942
Bibliography: The New Handbook of Texas in Six Volumes: Volume 1, The Texas State Historical Association, Austin, 1996, Plate 57
Text next to plate "Much aware of the changes being wrought throughout Texas by improved highways, Bowling often used the road as a metaphor for change—old v. new, rural v. urban, tradition v. change.
Exhibition: Lone Star Regionalism: The Dallas Nine and their Circle, 1929-1945, Dallas Museum of Art, February 3-March 17, 1985
Fun fact from EAS
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Depicted location and place of origin: Texas (state/United States): TGN: 7007826
Process/materials
Watercolor on paper
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
From 1942: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Kiest Memorial Prize, Thirteenth Annual Dallas Allied Arts Exhibition, purchased from the artist
[1] The Dallas Art Association operated the Dallas Public Art Gallery where the painting was exhibited prior to its accession into the collection.
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