The sculpture is a fragment of a decorative element. It has an intricate design with swirling and curling motifs, resembling acanthus leaves, and circular forms carved into its structure. The sculpture is primarily composed of wood, evident from the texture and grain visible on the surface. It has a warm, brown color, with darker and lighter shades enhancing its three-dimensional appearance. The piece has an ornate design, suggesting it once formed part of a larger, elaborately decorated object. The carving of the leaves and the geometric patterns show meticulous craftsmanship.
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The sculpture is a fragment of a decorative element. It has an intricate design with swirling and curling motifs, resembling acanthus leaves, and circular forms carved into its structure. The sculpture is primarily composed of wood, evident from the texture and grain visible on the surface. It has a warm, brown color, with darker and lighter shades enhancing its three-dimensional appearance. The piece has an ornate design, suggesting it once formed part of a larger, elaborately decorated object. The carving of the leaves and the geometric patterns show meticulous craftsmanship.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Billethead

Marian Page

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 36.1 x 48.8 cm (14 3/16 x 19 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 17 1/2" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.16365
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • Cohasset
  • American

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