Robert Allen Nelson (American, b. 1945), "Giant Pig"-1966, mixed media on paper (including lithography and collage), inscribed to lower right "Nelson Robt. A. Fall 1966 Grand Forks, North Dakota". Mixed media composition depicting a large pig with internal organs represented by gears and other inanimate mechanisms and objects. Framed approximately 33.5" x 41.25".Provenance: Property from the Estate of Mr. John L. Roper II, Former Owner and CEO of NORSHIPCO (Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation), of Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Roper collected a number of fine American antiques and art including a noteworthy early American coin collection that sold at auction in 2014.
Note: Nelson's work is included in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick Gallery (Washington, D.C.).

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