Carved Picture Frame Molding

c. 1938

Vera Van Voris

Associated Names
Vera Van Voris

Artist, American, 1913 - 2002

The image displays rectangular and angular shapes with lines running in various directions, forming an L-shaped arrangement. The use of color and form creates an abstract design resembling a decorative frame corner. The alternating red and brown bands with dotted lines give a three-dimensional appearance, resembling the corner of a picture frame or architectural detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 27.9 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Width of molding 3 1/8"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5261

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: V. Van Voris

Wikidata ID

Q64633495

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