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Undated. Printed in France. Inscribed on front by artist: "unfinished statue to be cut in marble", "N. Elizabeth Prophet", "[Poverty crossed out] Prayer". This sculpture depicts a female nude in contrapposto. This was the first piece Prophet made after moving from Paris to Montparnasse. (Finkelman, 997) Originally titled, "Poverty"(1926), Prophet changed the title to "Prayer" at an unknown date.

Title
Poverty/Prayer
Creator
Prophet, Nancy Elizabeth
Contributor
Bernes, Marouteau & C., Photographer
Date
1926
Other identifiers
Local - MSS-0028-01-28
Keyword
Prophet ; Nancy Elizabeth ; 1890-1960 ; Sculpture ; African American artists ; Native American artists
Type
Image
Finding Aid
Finding Aid to the Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection on RIAMCO
Language
English
In
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection
Preferred Citation
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet collection, MSS-0028, Special Collections, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College.
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