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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
NGA object ID 28456. 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.