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Washington Crossing the Delaware by Larry Rivers

Washington Crossing the Delaware

Larry Rivers · 1953

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Artist
Larry Rivers
Date
1953
Location
Museum of Modern Art
Culture
United States
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Larry Rivers

Larry Rivers, a key figure in the transition from Abstract Expressionism to Pop art, famously merged everyday American culture with expressive brushwork.

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