David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974). <em>Arbol Fondo</em>, 1965. Oil on panel, 47 1/2 × 12 in. (120.7 × 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation, 2004.30.20. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.30.20_PS2.jpg)

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David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974). Arbol Fondo, 1965. Oil on panel, 47 1/2 × 12 in. (120.7 × 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation, 2004.30.20. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.30.20_PS2.jpg)

Arbol Fondo

David Alfaro Siqueiros

Contemporary Art

On View: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, A Quiet Place

ARTIST David Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican, 1896–1974

MEDIUM Oil on panel

DATES 1965

DIMENSIONS 47 1/2 × 12 in. (120.7 × 30.5 cm) frame: 50 3/16 × 14 7/16 × 2 in. (127.5 × 36.7 × 5.1 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Contemporary Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 2004.30.20

CREDIT LINE Gift of The Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation

EXHIBITIONS

Toward Joy: New Frameworks for American Art

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, A Quiet Place

CAPTION David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexican, 1896–1974). Arbol Fondo, 1965. Oil on panel, 47 1/2 × 12 in. (120.7 × 30.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation, 2004.30.20. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.30.20_PS2.jpg)

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