Walking Stick

1935/1942

Clyde L. Cheney

Associated Names
Clyde L. Cheney

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1968

This is a drawing of a carved wooden object with detailed surface design. The left side shows a full-length wooden staff or walking stick with intricate carvings. The right side is a close-up view of the detailed pattern on the wood, revealing a complex design of repetitive shapes and possibly anthropomorphic or zoomorphic forms, with a layered arrangement decorated with plant-like elements. The style is precise and meticulous, highlighting cultural artistry through detailed renderings of carved wooden surfaces.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.8 x 33.3 cm (21 9/16 x 13 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3354

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across the bottom: Cane Scale 2/3" = 1" Section Rolled - Full Size Clyde L. Cheney

Wikidata ID

Q64540257

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