American Flag with Cone-Shaped Fireworks

William L. Hawkins, 1983

LOCATIONPhiladelphia Museum of Art

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William L. Hawkins 1895–1990 · United States

Self-taught artist who began receiving acclaim in his 80s, creating bold paintings from discarded materials.