Wall Cabinet

1935/1942

Ethelbert Brown

Associated Names
Ethelbert Brown

Artist, American, c. 1870 - 1941

This is a drawing of a decorative wooden door panel. It features a detailed central carving of two stylized birds facing each other, surrounded by geometric patterns. Beneath the birds, there is a hint of flora. The panel is depicted against a background of soft, earthy tones, accentuating its texture. Surrounding the panel are architectural or design plans, providing a schematic view of its placement or construction. The image combines decorative art with architectural design elements, emphasizing both aesthetic and functional aspects of architectural decoration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.9 x 36.3 cm (20 7/16 x 14 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3566


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 692, no. 2559.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E Brown / Ethelbert Brown

Wikidata ID

Q64560013

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