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This is a painting of an ornately carved piece of wood, potentially from a ship. The depicted piece is old and weathered, with intricate designs including swirling patterns and foliage elements carved into its surface. There is a carved ornamental feature resembling a stylized bird's head on the right end. The background is neutral, emphasizing the texture and details of the wood. The colors and style suggest an appreciation for the object's age and craftsmanship. The artwork is in the style of Albrecht Dürer, showcasing attention to detail and texture.
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This is a painting of an ornately carved piece of wood, potentially from a ship. The depicted piece is old and weathered, with intricate designs including swirling patterns and foliage elements carved into its surface. There is a carved ornamental feature resembling a stylized bird's head on the right end. The background is neutral, emphasizing the texture and details of the wood. The colors and style suggest an appreciation for the object's age and craftsmanship. The artwork is in the style of Albrecht Dürer, showcasing attention to detail and texture.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Billet Head

Kurt Melzer

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 53.3 x 68.8 cm (21 x 27 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 88 3/4" long; 5 1/8" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.15915
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Chicago
  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: Kurt Melzer 37

NGA object ID 28006. 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.