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Queen of the black black, 1961

Physical Details: Poem : 1 p. : handwritten ; 28 x 22 cm.

Creator: Louise Nevelson (1899-1988)

Description: Queen of the black black
In t valley of all all
with one glance sees t King
Mountain top
7 climb
7 way
Restless winds
Midnight blooms
tons tons of colors
Tones of waterdrops
Crystal reflections
Painting mirages
Celectial splendor
Highest grandeur
Queen of t black black
King of t all all .
Louise Nevelson 1961
published in Art News Sept. 1961, page 45

Forms part of: Louise Nevelson papers, circa 1903-1979

Citation: Queen of the black black, 1961. Louise Nevelson papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 8245

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