The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of February 23, 2026

Fire of Love

c. 1974

Lenore Tawney

(American, 1907–2007)
America
tapestry and collage: linen on paper
Overall: 67.5 x 52 x 11 cm (26 9/16 x 20 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.)
In memory of Evelyn Svec Ward, gift of friends and family 1990.55
© Lenore G. Tawney Foundation
Location: Not on view
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  • {{cite web|title=Fire of Love|url=false|author=Lenore Tawney|year=c. 1974|access-date=23 February 2026|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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