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The Lesson

Philip Guston 1913-1980

  • Nationality American
  • Creating Date 1975
  • Medium Oil on canvas
  • Dimensions 67 1/4 x 72 1/2 in.; 170.815 x 184.15 cm.
  • Credit Line Gift of Musa Mayer and Musa Guston, 1984
The Lesson
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