Description:

Bessie Harvey (TN, 1929-1994), Shimms, Painted Wood, artist label on verso, titled and signed, numbered 1/3, painted wood and found objects figure.

Bessie Harvey was an American artist best known for her sculptures constructed out of found objects, primarily pieces of wood. A deeply religious person, Harvey's faith and her own interest in nature were primary sources for her work. She was born in Georgia but lived most of her life in rural Tennessee, where her family knew intense poverty. As a girl she made toys and dolls from twigs. Over time, Harvey’s dolls morphed into complex sculptures. By adding paint and found objects to organic forms, she awakened dormant characters from within. (americanart.si.edu)

Measurements: Height: 19 1/2 in. x Width: 7 in. x Depth: 6 in.

Condition:

Good condition, one earring in need of reattaching.

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