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Thornton Dial
American, born 1928

Struggling Tiger Knows His Way Out, 1991
Mixed media, including enamel house paint on
braided rug, tin, industrial sealing compound,
and plywood on canvas mounted on wood

Gift of William Arnett through the 20^th
Century Art Acquisition Fund, 1992.51

A self-taught artist from Alabama, Thornton
Dial often uses the image of a tiger to symbolize
himself and his African American identity. In
the "Struggling Tiger" series, Dial explored the
personal and social struggles facing African
American men.