Ellen Duncan

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a wooden chair painted in a warm brown color, placed in the center of the frame against an off-white background.
Ellen Duncan, Doll Furniture - Chair, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15283

Doll Furniture - Chair

Ellen Duncan · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15283
The image displays two straw hats with navy blue detailing against a plain background. The hats have natural straw tones with dark blue accents and long, blue braided cords. One hat is in the upper left corner while the other is towards the lower right corner.
Ellen Duncan, Wedding Coin Purse, c. 1937, watercolor and pen and ink on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2111

Wedding Coin Purse

Ellen Duncan · c. 1937 · watercolor and pen and ink on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2111
The image shows a fringed jacket in earthy tones, primarily in variations of brown and gray. Noticeable fringe detailing is present along the shoulders and front edges. The jacket is centered in the frame against a light background, with both sleeves slightly bent and the bottom edge fringed. The artist's signature, "ELLEN DUNCAN," is in the lower right corner.
Ellen Duncan, Trapper's Jacket, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.14231

Trapper's Jacket

Ellen Duncan · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.14231
The image depicts a wooden table with detailed carvings on the legs and a rectangular top. The table is made of medium-brown wood and is set against a light background. The legs are prominently featured in the foreground and symmetrical in design.
Ellen Duncan, Doll Furniture - Table, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15285

Doll Furniture - Table

Ellen Duncan · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15285
The image shows a blue textile piece with fringed edges, featuring a white cross with intricate dot patterns in the center. The color palette consists of vivid blue and stark white. The textile is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with the fringes extending slightly beyond the top and bottom edges of the artwork.
Ellen Duncan, Bookmark with Design of Cardboard, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8748

Bookmark with Design of Cardboard

Ellen Duncan · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.8748
The image shows a wooden chair with a woven seat. The color palette includes brown tones with hints of beige and light tan for the background. The chair is centered in the image, with its backrest slightly angled to the left. The wooden frame and woven seat are brown, against a plain, light-colored background.
Ellen Duncan, Chair (Ranch Type), c. 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on pap er, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4420

Chair (Ranch Type)

Ellen Duncan · c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on pap er ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4420
The image shows a wooden shelf with a decorative back panel and two main shelves below a small top shelf. The shelf is positioned in the center against a plain, light-colored background.
Ellen Duncan, Doll Furniture - Sideboard, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15272

Doll Furniture - Sideboard

Ellen Duncan · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15272
This is a drawing of a decorative mosaic floor design. The design is rectangular and features a central large, elongated rectangular shape surrounded by intricate patterns and borders. The geometric design includes interwoven bands and swirling motifs decorated with various colors, including red, blue, and green. The outer border appears darker. The intricate patterns within the design suggest a sense of symmetry and order. The overall visual effect is one of balanced complexity.
Ellen Duncan, Marble Mosaic Floor, c. 1936, watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.10309

Marble Mosaic Floor

Ellen Duncan · c. 1936 · watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.10309
The image shows a large patterned fabric draped over an abstract carved object. The fabric has red, brown, and white stripes with intricate designs within the stripes. Another section of the fabric has an abstract floral pattern in yellows and reds on a darker background. The background is a pale cream color. The object is positioned in the upper right corner, with the fabric cascading towards the lower left.
Ellen Duncan, Quilt, c. 1936, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.15040

Quilt

Ellen Duncan · c. 1936 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.15040
The image shows two swords inside scabbards. The larger sword is at the bottom and the smaller one is positioned above it towards the center. The swords and scabbards have white bodies with gold and brown detailing, including ornate gold elements on the tips and handles, and chains for decoration. The background is a plain, light beige color.
Ellen Duncan, Sword Pin, c. 1936, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.2437

Sword Pin

Ellen Duncan · c. 1936 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.2437