Robert Harlow

American, active c. 1935

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The image shows a ceramic bird figurine with a distinct tail and a rounded base. The bird is primarily dark brown with a reddish-brown belly, crest, and wingtips, as well as a greenish tail and base. It is positioned in the center of the image against an off-white background, slightly tilted to the left.
Robert Harlow, Carved Wooden Chicken, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3738

Carved Wooden Chicken

Robert Harlow · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3738

The image depicts a decorative bird-shaped container. It shows two views of a ceramic or wooden container designed in the shape of a bird. The top part shows the lid resembling the bird's head and wings with a crest on top, colored in red and green. The lower part shows the whole container with the lid on, emphasizing the bird's tail serving as the handle. The artwork uses muted earthy tones to showcase the design of the container.
Robert Harlow, Pa. German Carved Wooden Chicken, c. 1937, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.3728

Pa. German Carved Wooden Chicken

Robert Harlow · c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.3728