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Wicker Cradle

c. 1937

Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar

Associated Names

Vincent P. Rosel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Gordon Saltar

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large wicker cradle with an arched hood made of woven material on a light-colored background. The cradle is made of natural brown wicker. There is a smaller sketch of the same cradle design in the top left corner. The cradle is shown from a side angle, allowing the viewer to see its curved lines and details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: Height w/ hood: 37"; 44"long; 23"wide
Accession Number

1943.8.4911

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Vincent P. Rosel. Del. 156-1 / Gordon Saltar

Wikidata ID

Q64633788

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