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Parasol

1937

George Roehl

Associated Names

George Roehl

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a closed black umbrella with a carved wooden handle as the main focus. The color scheme consists of dark hues like black and brown, emphasizing the wooden textures. The umbrella is positioned vertically against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 25.2 cm (14 x 9 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2230

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: George Roehl / 1937

Wikidata ID

Q64571551

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