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David Reed's 1974 painting #49 donated to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

artist · 2026-04-22

David Reed's 1974 painting #49, measuring 76 by 44 inches and executed in oil on canvas, was gifted by the artist to the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. The artwork, photographed by Rob McKeever, is protected by copyright through Artists Rights Society (ARS) in New York. This donation was recorded on March 8, 2017, via an online post on artcritical. The painting represents a significant addition to the museum's holdings of contemporary art from the 1970s.

Key facts

  • David Reed created painting #49 in 1974
  • The artwork is oil on canvas measuring 76 × 44 inches
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego received it as a gift from David Reed
  • Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York holds copyright
  • Rob McKeever photographed the painting
  • The donation was posted online on March 8, 2017
  • artcritical published the entry
  • The post was filed under no specific category

Entities

Artists

  • David Reed
  • Rob McKeever

Institutions

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
  • Artists Rights Society (ARS)
  • artcritical

Locations

  • San Diego
  • United States
  • New York

Sources