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Chalkware Birds

1935/1942

Roy S. Brown

Associated Names

Roy S. Brown

Artist, American, 1886 - 1945

The image shows a small ornament with two birds on opposite sides of a basket-like structure. The color palette includes shades of brown, red, and beige with some darker accents for detailing. The ornament is centered in the composition with light gray space surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 25.3 x 23.2 cm (9 15/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3533

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Roy S. Brown.

Wikidata ID

Q64629984

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