Clothes Rack

1937

Dayton Brown

Associated Names
Dayton Brown

Artist, American, c. 1895 - 1971

This is a drawing of a wooden architectural detail. The image shows a series of interlocking wooden blocks or beams that progressively increase in size. The drawing features a precise and detailed rendering of a stair-like or stepped configuration made from a series of elongated rectangular and trapezoidal wooden beams. There is careful shading to emphasize the three-dimensional quality of the wooden elements, suggesting depth and form. The wood grain is meticulously illustrated, indicating the texture and natural patterns found in wood. The perspective is slightly elevated, giving a clear view of the arrangement with an exact design. There is a small printed description or label attached to the wooden structure in the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.6 x 35.5 cm (9 11/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Backboard 4' 1 1/4"x2 7/8" x 1". See data sheet for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5393


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in black ink: DAYTON BROWN 1937 / SAN LOUIS OBISBO

Wikidata ID

Q64541001

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