Pillow Top Insert

1935/1942

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a person in a decorative textile artwork. The person is shown in profile, facing right, with a simple facial structure and covered hair. They wear a red cap with a green feather, a blue top over a red floral skirt, patterned stockings, and brown shoes. The person holds a large brown object in their right hand. The artwork is bordered with brown fabric and set against a cream-colored background with a plain brown border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 38.3 cm (18 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.466

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573951

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