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The image features a circular arrangement of intricately drawn figures and motifs. The design resembles a wreath adorned with classical figures. Human-like sculptures in various poses connect with swirling shapes at the top. The circular design contains elements such as small pillars, urn-like shapes, and mythical forms. At the center, there is a structure resembling an ornate gazebo or domed pavilion with a cross, supported by columns.
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The image features a circular arrangement of intricately drawn figures and motifs. The design resembles a wreath adorned with classical figures. Human-like sculptures in various poses connect with swirling shapes at the top. The circular design contains elements such as small pillars, urn-like shapes, and mythical forms. At the center, there is a structure resembling an ornate gazebo or domed pavilion with a cross, supported by columns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Cycle of Life" Carving

Al Curry

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 56.5 x 52.5 cm (22 1/4 x 20 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10142
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Iberville Parish

NGA object ID 22238. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.