This metal piece by Thornton Dial represents a tiger, a recurring theme in his work. The tiger symbolized strength against the struggles of life for the artist and was inspired by the civil rights activism of a friend.
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This metal piece by Thornton Dial represents a tiger, a recurring theme in his work. The tiger symbolized strength against the struggles of life for the artist and was inspired by the civil rights activism of a friend.