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Humble Homes
Humble Homes
Humble Homes
Humble Homes, Christopher A. D. Murphy, c. 1925, etching on paper, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia, © Christopher Cole Murphy.

Humble Homes

Datec. 1925
Mediumetching on paper
DimensionsPlate: 6 7/8 × 6 7/8 inches (17.5 × 17.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Bess Center in memory of Dr. A. H. Center.
Object number1999.20.2
On View
Not on view
Copyright© Christopher Cole Murphy. The images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws. Label TextIn addition to being a talented painter, Savannah native Christopher A. D. Murphy was a highly skilled draughtsman and printmaker. In 1947, Telfair held a solo exhibition of his works in conjunction with the publication of the book Savannah, featuring text by Walter Hartridge alongside etchings and drawings by Murphy. The introduction to the book proclaimed, “Mr. Murphy has won wide recognition through his etchings… For two decades he has found inspiration in the highways and lanes of a town little touched by change. His work, executed with vigor and understanding, has received widespread recognition and acclaim.”
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