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Mahogany Cradle

c. 1937

Louis Plogsted

Associated Names

Louis Plogsted

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large wooden cradle with a canopy, featuring a curved design for rocking. The color scheme consists mainly of warm brown tones. The cradle is positioned centrally and is slightly tilted diagonally. The background is a neutral light beige.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: 35"long; 21"deep; 16 1/2"wide
Accession Number

1943.8.4914

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: L.PLOGSTED

Wikidata ID

Q64593995

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