Wonder Bread | The National Arts Program Foundation

A mid century man preparing a sandwich with wonder bread in his pink and blue kitchen. He's smiling at the camera.

Painting

Oil on illustration board
8 x 8

Based on a video from the Hawran family archives.

Michelle Hawran

Artist Michelle Hawran sitting on the ground with her black cat smiling up at the camera. There is a plant behind her.

Classification: Adult Professional

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