Bishop Hill: Bridal Box

c. 1938

Ethel Clarke

Associated Names
Ethel Clarke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two large, horizontally-aligned oval objects with intricate patterns. The upper object is a closed, oval box with decorative motifs, while the lower object seems to be the box's lid, displaying more elaborate designs. The color palette consists of earthy, reddish-brown tones with hints of gold or lighter colors in the patterns. Both objects are positioned centrally in the upper and lower sections of the image, against a neutral, light beige background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.3 x 39.5 cm (19 13/16 x 15 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8 1/2" long; 5 1/4" wide; 2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3903

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ethel Clarke

Wikidata ID

Q64559967

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