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1935/1942

Dorothy Dwin

Associated Names

Dorothy Dwin

Artist, American, born Russia, 1903 - unknown

This is a drawing featuring three ornamental designs on a plain background. The top design consists of elegant curves and swirls forming a pattern. The middle motif has a symmetrical swirl pattern. The bottom design is simpler, possibly depicting a framing element. The lines vary in thickness and add character to each design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 22.9 cm (11 9/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2345

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: - D. DWIN - '39 -

Wikidata ID

Q64541325

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